Squires employed by the Northern Hawks had to follow the strict curfew in the nightly hours. Officers, who were Knights or higher, were exempted from this. The Commander allowed Hex and Hestia the same rights as the officers as long as they stayed as guests.
Hestia was too tired in the night and went to bed, while Althea went to hang out with her fellow officers. She had been away for a while and needed to catch up on things happening in the army. Also, her team was wiped out during the attack on the castle, making her the only officer without people to command. These were all things she needed to work out with her peers.
That left Hex alone for the night. He didn't complain though. Even though he was tired and in pain, he didn't plan to stay behind closed doors.
