It was a somewhat familiar scene, given that Ebonshield translated similar instructions to the metalworkers when the Royal Engineer brought them some smokes as a gift, that night at the 'horchateria.' He even made a point of having Ebonshield tell them tobacco was considerably more toxic than alcohol, and he apologized, saying that he would try to think of something less hazardous for the next time -- then politely asked if they had any suggestions. Funny way of treating ponies who probably inhaled far worse fumes all day long from working in their forges and foundries. 