There's no avoiding embarrassment, is there? And Tidus feels bad for the way Inigo reacts to, wondering if it wasn't a stupid question to ask and that he should've just--known. But it's unfamiliar to him, at least for a guy to ask for and... want.

Rather, it's awkward, even if it's an awkward that Tidus is willing to ignore.

So Tidus does, with a small lost second between Inigo's plea and when he starts to lean in, aiming his nearest arm to...go...somewhere over Inigo's shoulder, except he has to shuffle in some more, and. Okay, so now that arm's there, what does he do with the rest of himself...? this is not a great position for hugging.

Maybe if he just stays leaned forward, he can see what Inigo does and do more? Or...



oh.

wait.


....he can pat Inigo slowly on the back....