[The impact of that is at least lessened by the fact that Alphinaud is aware that guards share quarters in barracks, so there is likely not much in the way of personal storage space. The thought of drinking around so many other people is only a slight bit intimidating.]

If you prefer privacy, the quarters I've been assigned are private enough, I should think. I would also like to discuss strategy for our situation, and doing so in the middle of a barracks might lend words to prying ears.