Order Only: report from the beer garden

We're here, and we've been talking for awhile. Tonks had a bit of conversation with her earlier. For now, Remus and Ellie are with other customers, and Sinbad is apparently sleeping under a chair a few tables away.

There's willingness to negotiate but it's slow going, since neither side wants to tip the hand prematurely. Some frustration surfaced, so we're taking a break and she's gone off to the loo.

Now the Ponds' dog is awake and up and sauntering off toward the kitchen...