Why? If you're going to run, use a Thief. The escape command settles the issue there.

Personally, considering FFIV, it'd be a little refreshing to see a Bard who doesn't run or hide or do anything cowardly but actually stands firmly behind his retarded theory that the evil minions of chaos can be fought and defeated with the power of music.

If it wasn't so dumbass, it'd be a beautiful representation of faith in what you believe in, and the true great power of personal art and how it manifests itself to ease the strife of the world.