Soka never had much interest in alcohol and meat, but dancing and listening to jokes were her favorite activities. Under Morgan's cajoling, Soka began to try roasting apples over the bonfire, with a focused demeanor no less serious than when she was in battle.
Although the enthusiasm of the dwarves was hard to resist, Lynch was somewhat absent-minded. After a brief conversation with Barrend, where he learned about the dwarves living in the All-Knowing Tower, he wanted to find an excuse to slip away quickly.
Soka happened to come over with a charred apple to confront Morgan, but the Red Beard dwarf claimed it was because Soka was clumsy and not skilled, not his fault. The bickering between the two of them drew the attention of most of the dwarves, providing the mage with an opportunity to leave. Lynch grabbed a few pieces of grilled meat from the side, cast the Invisibility Technique, and vanished into the night.
