Abe was truly impressed by the two of them - and glad to serve such a man. Surely many shared his feelings on the matter.
Squall, never one to do anything half-way, hugged his son back tightly before letting him go, where-ever that might be to, and found his arm reclaimed by his wife. "We have a very good son," he informed her, and she smiled.
"Yes, dear. We do."
Hayner was honestly happy for the 'hello' because he knew he wasn't getting a goodbye from Riku. No sir, he was pretty sure Riku had forgotten he was even there the moment the Prince walked up.
"Your Majesty," Riku murmured, pink rushing to his cheeks as he tried not to smile, his hand over his head as he bowed his head. "It would be my honor." He slid his hand into the Prince's and stepped forward. "I cannot believe you would ask someone as simple as myself. I am dazzled."