Lily glanced around the table as everypony reached over to grab their cup. Specialist Sparkshower leaned over and shut her eyes as she sniffed at the drink, then dipped a tongue in for a quick taste. She almost looked afraid to drink any more. Corporal Bound picked hers up and looked at it from underneath, as if to inspect the coloring. But she didn’t drink, waiting for somepony else to try it first. Sergeant Ebonshield -- or 'Eb,' now, as she asked to be called in casual company -- casually lifted the glass and took a mouthful, savoring it in her mouth for a few seconds before swallowing.