[ He wipes the sweat pooling by his brow with the back of his hand, a chuckle ready at the waiting after Tidus's encouragement hits close to home. ]

Keep at it and train everyday, huh? [ He offers a slight shake of his head; but not out of dismissal. ] That's what I like to hear.

[ He definitely wasn't making excuses for himself, but for what Tidus catches from his slight hesitation, Roland takes as encouragement nevertheless. ]

Okay then. Sounds like a plan. Count me in.

[ A chance for self-improvement? Of course he'd be enthused. He makes a fist, a gesture of determination. ] I know you guys won't pull any punches either. That's the best kind of way to learn. Experience.