Piccolo stared at Inigo with partial bemusement at his defense of Tidus. It would have been more commendable if it didn't sound and look so childish. The Namek didn't look all that impressed.

However, he had other concerns for the moment.

His eyes flicked to Tidus and slowly grew wide as he figured out where the blond was going with this. He took an automatic step back but he was determined to save face. He couldn't just run away from such a silly thing without a good reason.

He froze in place and cringed as Tidus moved towards him.

"..you really don't have to..."