Originally Posted by
TurboGhast
The gnome moves forwards to cut you off well before you reach it. "If you let me show you around I'm sure you'll see those clues in the process. Who are you looking for?"
"He's actually doing the most important work of all - looking for distractions both inside and outside of the crater, and ensuring they don't get out of hand. If you stick around too long he might have to demonstrate what that looks like." The gnome's words line up with the halfling's actions, as he's started watching you closely.