Unbeknownst to Wesker, he had apparently been leading the S.T.A.R.S team for a year as of today. This minor anniversary would normally mean nothing to Wesker; he wouldn't even have known about it if his team had insisted on celebrating with ridiculous handmade decorations in the office and their insistence that they all go out to drink (minus Rebecca, who was too young). Wesker attempted to avoid the after-hours bar crawl, but he decided that to maintain his position of influence among the team, he should participate in their group activities. It certainly had nothing to do with any kind of... residual feelings for the group.

Wesker had a strong hatred for smoking and drinking as he saw no benefit, and yet he found himself at the third bar tonight. Chris and Barry were already quite gone and roundy after another round of shots. Jill handled her drunkenness admirably, managing to stay seated and laugh at the boys instead of joining them. Wesker himself had unfortunately partaken in a few shots, a tactical decision to dissuade his team from their constant begging for him to join them in drinking. Which was probably the cause of his slightly flushed cheeks and oddly cheery disposition. He was trying his best to hide his affliction behind his sunglasses, but he knew he wasn't fully successful.