"Ah, yes, I know what you mean," he nodded. They could all be trapped in another world or fighting for their lives. It made revelry a bit difficult at times, did it not?

He turned to the bottle and he reached out, considering it before popping the top and pouring himself some into his empty glass. He put it back and held it up to Howl, smiling brightly.

"Here's to a new year!" he declared. "And many more gatherings of our friends!"