Garrot is absolutely bouncing between the middle and back of the group, since he can leverage his strength to help people and keep an eye out for injuries. But Luka's wisecracking? It's absolutely made this hike worth it. When he went up a few days ago, he was with Zafika who... temporarily exploded. And then he had to go down after getting blown up. So he's pretty familiar with the mountain, but... unhappy with it.

"Right?!" He's incredulous, stifling a laugh. "It's been like forty years and nobody thought to do more than some trails?" The laugh leaks through, and Garrot consciously slows his pace so he's in close next to Luka. He chuckles again to announce his presence, and also because-

"If Your Majesty would like a personal ski lift, the Monkey Knight would be truly delighted to oblige." Garrot's making a joke in this stodgy, cultured tone that sounds rehearsed enough that he has to use it for something else. Is it a doctor voice? Boardroom? Black-tie gala?! But then he devolves into sputtering laughter and sighs, shaking his head.

"Seriously, how are you holding up?" The Monkey Knight is still wholly willing to help you out, Luka, and that's clear in the serious-but-restrained way he asks that question. And stares at that broken-ass nose.