As Harold headed for his chamber, he remembered that he was yet to speak with Susan, and also that he needed to speak with Harvey, so he returned in the direction of the dining hall.
He had a lot on his mind, especially as he still had not figured out the best way to keep Alicia out of trouble for the duration of the banquet, especially at night.
This was the first time they were having humans live with them in the palace, and as humans, if either Alicia or Paulina mistakenly stepped outside at that time and they were seen, that would be a big problem.