Just as Gedwyn was secretly making arrangements, the three brothers were already drinking together in a side hall.
With the Kingdom of Stormwind shattered and his father gone, Varian's mood was gloomy; encountering his two brothers was a rare occasion, so he drank without restraint.
Arthas, now on bad terms with everyone, was equally depressed.
While Mo Fei was in good spirits, he had to put on the act of an understanding older brother, comforting his two siblings.
Under his consolations, the brothers finally let go of their reservations and drank merrily into the night, only stopping very late.
The next day, when Arthas woke up in his bedroom, it was already broad daylight.
He rubbed his throbbing, hungover head, and felt relieved at the thought of having made peace with Varian.
After freshening up, Arthas was set to join his father and brothers for breakfast in the dining room, but as he walked in, he heard his brothers' voices.
