It might be better in the long run for them to go on as if nothing was said, when those parting words to their talk is a level of camaraderie between from one guy older than him that makes him want to start dismissing the whole affair. This cuts to the chase, and Tidus tries to rid himself of the tingles of it; yes, let's just walk down this hallway. This is fine. This is good!

"There is a void law, if it helps." A law that the inspectors made mention of and Tidus never questioned, 'cause what does law mean to him? "So, uh, you can try finding it, I guess. And what's the difference between a fountain pen and another pen?"

He would say that he has been writing other things, though that kind of writing isn't the same as they're talking about now. A writing for a different sort of protection, of aid.

...would a guy like Roland be good at making talismans? Being as in love with writing as he is...