At first, Malik didn't know what else to say to them; he simply agreed. Arguing wouldn't be necessary and would be a waste of time for both of them. So, like a lucid person, he just went along with what those two demons were planning, even if it meant the end of one or two cities. He had nothing to do with it.
"[Mission is updating]," Strax read the message, but at first, he didn't understand. After all, he hadn't done anything, he was just talking. So, he ignored it.
"I think it's best if we go," said Samira, pulling both men out of their thoughtful state. In truth, she wanted to get out of there before Malik had a heart attack; he was already too old to deal with youth. Although Samira wasn't that young herself.
"Yes, you're right," Stax nodded as he looked around. "Old man," he commented, and Malik looked at him. Samira was still nearby and felt a sudden shift. Malik rose from his chair and looked directly at Strax.