At first, their excuse was because there were a few other NCOs from the 186th in the bar, and he was introducing -- or re-introducing -- her to them when they came by. But now, this close to last call, there was hardly anypony left. No surprise, after a long ride and march up there from Filly'. They were all just tuckered out, and the alcohol sure didn't help. But Castlerook was keeping it together, even if the conversation had been thin. Honour hadn't really contributed much, which was a surprise even to her.