And, who could say? If Anonymous wasn’t able to get Honour that promotion right now — assuming he was serious about trying to use his influence to bump her up, rather than drunkenly boasting — surely the prestige of raising the Canterlot Palace Military Office’s VIP Section banner at the Games would provide enough career recognition for an impromptu review and advancement. At least then she could head back to Filly’ and meet Castlerook eye-to-eye on level ground.