The hug takes Tidus by surprise, even as he figures that it's a pretty obvious gesture to make, but still. But he meets it himself, putting his arms around Esteban in a friendly manner, giving a few friendly pats on the back of the shoulder.

"Hey! Too bad I never got to see you do your real dancing. But you take care, alright?" It's definitely the position of someone seeing another off, than getting ready to leave with Esteban. The right words for that lacking, the spirit not there.

But he lets Esteban have his hug for a bit, before thinking to pull away, and ask: "You want any snacks for the road?"