(if I cunningly change the date on this post, no one will notice it's late! genius!)
*when Hamlet wakes this morning, he made observe that he is alone; Horatio is downstairs preparing anise tea and, um, the requisite brownies (they're double chocolate but not quite so smothered as the last batch), with a bit of whipped cream and possibly also something that at least pretends to be breakfast-like, such as Quick and Easy Scones! (recipe-books are marvellous, and Horatio makes much use of them). he is also dressed in his best clothes, although one can't frequently tell the difference because everything he owns is brown--but the doublet is the one Hamlet gave him*

*there are two small wrapt packages in the parlour, lying on the table, and all the necessary preparations for a dinner rather more fancy than the usual, although it'll be fun to see whether Horatio can prepare it successfully*

*in other words, Horatio is exceedingly aware of what day it is, and exceedingly ready for it*