'not as much of a baby as he really is' tell that to their spooning nap session, buddy. which taiki never needs to know the details of.

"It's fine!" joins Inigo's reassurance, just before the dramatics can begin. His grin starts to widen before he pulls it back, making a scoffing sound.

"Huh, a beast? You better mean like a dolphin! Somethin' elegant, and smart!"

Because neither of them may know what a dolphin is so instead of taking time to explain them in detail, let's pick two features and go with that. Tidus has his racquet ready, eyes on Taiki and something of a light shuffling in place as he waits. Come on, kirin-dolphin!