Richard might not noticed the slight change in the Prince's demeanor, but RIKU did, and he reached over again to take Sora's hand this time, giving it a squeeze. HE thought it was about competing in the archery contests.
"I am sure they will be amazing," Richard agreed. Trabians were famous for their skills with archery.
"How about," Richard suggested, steepling his fingers together, "We hold separate competitions, one Trabian and one Balamb, and then the winner of each can compete against each other." So they could have a winner from each country, and then a grand winner.
"I want to see you shoot," Riku complained with almost a pout. "I am sure no one would mind seeing ALL your family do a small demonstration. Anyone who cannot really complete due to their rank." Sora, Roxas, maybe Hayner, but also the women in his family like Kairi.