But because Auron became an unsent, unable to leave Spira because of his yet unfulfilled promise to Jecht, he was able to “ride” Sin to Dream Zanarkand, where he watched over Tidus. It was only because he went back in a rage and got himself killed by Yunalesca that all this was even possible, so it turned out to be a strange twist of fate that worked out for the best. Part of me wonders what sort of relationship Tidus and Auron had during those ten years. We’re only shown brief glimpses that show that they knew each other and interacted, but how involved was Auron in his upbringing? I know there’s no concrete answer, but it makes me curious.
Speaking of Tidus and Auron’s relationship, I’d say it’d be nearly impossible to do a writeup on this guy without talking about it. It’s the most important and developed one in the game aside from the relationship between Tidus and Yuna. I thought it was interesting how Auron was more of a passive guide throughout the game. He’s never really bossy or demanding, and the only thing he really ever forces him to do is go to Spira, but that was because that’s what Jecht wanted. Auron never really told Tidus why he was doing all he was doing until the end of the game. He was just there to give him a helping hand along the way. I think Auron really cared about Tidus and wanted him to succeed for Jecht’s sake, but he wasn’t heavy-handed about it, which was cool.
Overall, I think Auron is really wise. He knows what to say and do, and he knows when to say and do it. I think a prime example of this is when he meets up with Tidus again in Luca. I love how Tidus is just ranting and raving at him, blaming him for everything that’s happened to him so far, and Auron…just laughs. I don’t know if I really understand why he did that, but I know if it were me, I’d want to tell him a thing or two and set the record straight. I suppose I’m trying to say I found it impressive that Auron was willing to take all of Tidus’s anger in stride and was willing to be misunderstood at the time.
But then Auron goes on to break the news to Tidus about how Sin is Jecht. I was pretty impressed with his discretion in the matter, deciding it was better for him to learn the truth from someone he could trust when nothing major was happening as opposed to finding out from a villain at a crucial moment (like, say, from Seymour at Mount Gagazet when he reveals it to the rest of the party). Auron wanted to prevent him from getting too emotional and letting things get out of hand. Timing is everything, as they say. Then, as reality starts to set in and Tidus is starting to get discouraged over what he’s just been told, he simply places a hand on his shoulder and says, “It’s all right.” I think this is a pretty understated moment for Auron because it’s a rare open display of compassion, which was really nice to see.
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"Why must we always choose between certain death and probable death?"
"I'm in an epic battle to the death, FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF!"