Some time later, the Zone Leader prevented Nack from shooting Tekno the Canary (although the more punctual General had already done this). The stag grovelled to the Zone Leader and was able to leave without incident. When asked by Tekno why he hadn't arrived sooner, the vole explained the importance of afternoon tea. Instead of offering the girls a lift back to their vehicle, the Zone Leader happily allowed his staff to erect a table and chair so that he could continue his late-afternoon meal.