IN HIS DEFENSE he never claimed to be a good or noble person. Also he won't STOP Abel from trying.

Unless it seems like it will put Abel in too much danger if he does, at which point he eventually might.

Sorry, Abel... You can't raise a man-child for months without growing too attached to let him toss himself recklessly at an extremely dangerous enemy though.

FOR NOW THOUGH yes, quietly scheming on the side while celebrating. Occasionally saying something smart/alarming between doing some dumb party business.