Tidus flashed the group an encouraging smile, new katana in hand. He'd practiced some, of course, but it was so light compared to what he was used to. But that was his new role---light and quick, in and out, even more than before.

"I've fought one of these guys before," he shrugged. "Not gonna lie, they pack a punch, but if we push hard we can knock it back!"

Naturally, of course, his first action was darting in for a steal---to test the monster's reflexes and hopefully obtain a useful item. Well, one could never call him too smart.