The Prince couldn't necessarily say he was pleased to hear how well they had taken to Riku. Still, he was at least a little glad that Riku was going to be taken care of. He assumed that Corin would look out for him, as well as the guard that was with him. He'd have to ask which was the best archer out of his four.
"Do you think it would seem unfair, to assign Abe to protect my sister in the time of battle?" Sora asked Riku for his opinion. "Someone must stay behind to do it, but I am not sure if he would feel his pride was damaged by not allowing him to attend the real battle." Sora admitted, he kind of played favorites. Abe was always going to be the favorite of his court, so putting him in the 'safe' position was partially because of that. "I can always choose a soldier instead." They probably wouldn't be hurt to have to guard the Princess' at all.