[ Truly, it was a joy to watch Tidus move about as he moved the way his thoughts rolled in like waves against a shore. It was a stark contrast to Roland's stillness, and how he doesn't really move unless he has to finish a job. It was...refreshing, to say the least. Is it cliche if he said Tidus is slowly starting to make him actually feel his real age? Was Roland ever this sprightly? ]

[ He doesn't comment on the cheesy bit because you know what, cheesy as it is, Roland knows it's true. Tidus seems to thrive on being heard for who he is, authentically, without the pretending and trying too hard to be someone others would like to see. As much as Roland is a stickler for rules and making sure there's structure, he's oddly comforted by the fact that he knows someone who can just stand up to things without pretense. ]

It's better that you get someone to vouch for your good reputation versus you offering it up. You can volunteer, but sometimes for positions like this, you need to have voter's confidence.

[ Roland shakes his head in good fun. ] I'll tutor you, if I have to. [ Though said lightly, he actually means it. ]