A giant? Malikar steps back, momentarily startled. Then, he smiles, showing no fear. What was a giant doing here in the first place? How could it fit? And why was it near a lamia of some sort? Malikar was familiar with the tales of such creatures, and knew a few of their tricks.
Malikar charges forward, hoping that his analysis was correct, ignoring the giant and moving forwards to look into, and possibly jump into, the pit.