It wasn't like there was a shortage of guards at the castle who couldn't be spared for a night watch. Especially when they were already accustomed to only having one man on the night watch.
"Not now, Sora," Leon said quietly. Now was not the time to talk about the Riku issue. He nodded for a couple of guards to open the door for them.
"You look like you have lost weight," Tifa objected. Well, she would stuff her son to the best of her ability. He needed a healthy glow back. He looked so tired and weary.