Malikar notices the duo of Krug and Verakka breaking away from the rest of the group. What was the cause of this? Malikar wasn't sure. However, he was sure that the duo had good reason, and could easily take care of themselves.
Malikar instead will towards the nearest tavern and savor the taste of some mead, inviting Fallon and Titus to join him.
Returning to the meeting spot, Malikar cannot stop from laughing at Fallon's antics. Still, this answered many question the young knight had about his mysterious companion.
So Morden, is that why you're an adventurer, risking his life in caverns far below the earth against evil? To find a gift worthy of a princess? You love her, I assume?
The situation was actually humorous in its own regard. Remembering the words of his dwarven mentor, Hendel Ironmace, Malikar can't help but again engage in deep, rich laughter. Morden was what Hendel would call "a durned fool-all intelligence, no brains."