Having heard his name prior to him running out of the great hall, to meet his 'date'. He led her back inside and..well, left her.
He wandered off to where he had heard someone shouting his last name, no doubt it was fellow Armed Forces Officer, who sounded really familiar. Passing through the people, more cautiously than last time he had came to a complete stop and saw someone familiar. It was Captain Jacob Carter, one of Austin's superiors, and he was talking to Commodore Owen, another superior.
Austin muttered something under his breath and proudly approached, "Commodore, Captain." He said, with a slightly cruel smile. Pulling up a chair, even though he wasn't invited to sit down. He took his seat and waved one of the waitresses over. "Glass of water." He said the moment she was in ear shot, she smiled and turned to walk away.
"So, hows life, lads?" He said leaning back, smiling still.