"I am not trying to trick you. I received a gift before in form of a bark talisman, that during the day gave me some protection in form of a tougher skin, but when the sunlight vaned it seemed to carry upon it a different effect. I imagine,based on what was carved in the bark, that I'll be a man again in the light of the sun, but until that light shines again I imagine I am stuck being a woman. As for the goblin, this is a prisoner I captured, that knows the plans of the goblins, and might be able to help me point out who all are enemies to the people in town. So I ask you to bring me back where you found me, or as close to forest's edge near the town as is possible, if you can also get the brownies to bring my horse near. I will seek to reward you for your help if you are willing to help, but as you can see, right now I don't have the form to pay you the way I did before."<br/><br/>Valen blushed but smiled to the Naiad, showing the thigh where she had put the talisman before, taking the Naiad's hand to press it to hte skin there, not sure if it could even be felt.