The kobold nods fervently, and motions for you to follow him.<br/><br/>"Come, come. I take you to Chief. Chief will talk with elf-girl..."<br/><br/>The kobold turns to head into the cave behind him, and then stops. He turns and looks up at you, scratching his head sheepishly.<br/><br/>"Maybe... you pretend to be Sharpspike prisoner? At least until we reach Chief. Chief take it from there. Safer for both elf-girl and Sharpspike."<br/><br/>He gives you what seems to be an embarrassed smile, and shrugs. Sure, he might simply be trying to build up his own status, but the prospect seems harmless enough...