
Even if Abel doesn't look like a bear anymore, his soul, gestures and ways are still the same even in that tiny body. That's how you feel someone is still the same.
I'm pretty sure that the prince hasn't killed him not because he needs him to guide the way, but because of that sense of familiarity and ease he can't quite make sense of.
Can't wait to see when they do recognize rach other, I know it's still pretty far ahead though (/TДT)/