"Hey, don't worry about it. It's no big deal." Rich feels awkward for even bringing it up, really, but at least Tidus seems to take it in stride, and the moment passes quickly...

...To be replaced with a feeling a little more bittersweet. Rich's smile turns a little sad, and he plays with the plastic of the bag instead of looking Tidus in the eye. "Yeah. A friend of mine, Jeremy. I, uh, didn't know who he was, at first, but he gave me a pretty good reminder. It was nice to actually see him again, but... kinda wish he could have stuck around."

There was still so much more Rich wanted to know.