InsaneJournal

Having just gotten on the train not too long before it reached Shanghai, Tidus didn't feel quite as much cabin fever as those who had been on board for much longer, it didn't seem like quite as huge a deal to get out and explore to Tidus. Hell, he had enough to learn just figuring out the train. Fortunately, he had a little help with that thanks to new friends that he had made, and they had been kind enough not to think he was completely ballistic for not knowing what was going on. Still, he had a pretty good feeling that he would regret not getting off the train at some point if he didn't take advantage of it now.

Besides, he wanted to get out and stretch his legs. And how! When he saw they were near water, Tidus hadn't hesitated to dive straight into the water to swim around. Between that and getting to run, he was feeling pretty damn good physically. As much benefit as he was getting from the train and gym cars, they weren't the same.

And, Tidus being careless fearless, he didn't worry so much about translating magic or magic money or whatever. He hadn't intended to buy anything at the shop, anyway--what did he need right now? Just getting out and moving around was enough for him. And, that he did. He was all too keen to wander around, unaware of the strange looks coming his way, when something caught his eye. His jaw dropped. "Yuna!"

What was Yuna doing here? Did she get drawn into this weird reality, too? Without hesitating, he bolted toward her. Tidus reached out to grab the woman's shoulder and turn her around, only to discover it--was not Yuna at all. Actually, she was a bit thinner differently shaped than Yuna and not nearly as cute. Tidus snapped his hand back immediately and frowned. "Oh, man. Sorry, I--"

He hadn't noticed the man that was standing with her until the fist connected with his face. Caught off guard, Tidus went staggering backward. The man was shouting something loud and in a different language at him. It didn't take Tidus all that long to figure out that he was probably getting cussed out.

Swallowing, he turned and started to run.