I know. You can deal with this on your own, and I could leave you to it, but there are some things which are worse in solitude.

Even if you don't find words to talk to me, I choose to stand by your side and help you work through it. And protect anyone who needs protecting from what happens - you, if necessary, too.

[ Slowly, Regis smiles. It's gentle, and a little sad. ]

There are many things we can do in solitude, Tidus. That doesn't mean that's the best way, or how all people who care will want it to be. And I say that as having left someone I care much about to deal with a lot without me.

This time, you need not do it alone.