[ That gets a fond smile out of Tidus. ]

I bet Auron could've done that too. Just with a look. [ Aha. ] We weren't related, but I grew up with him around. Turned out... he wasn't exactly alive, either.

But he was still a pain alive or dead, so it's not like it mattered. [ A friendly huff, and the fold of his arms. ] The grump.

[ ...maybe he misses him. A little. ]