Blinking as he found himself quite openly staring at the gnome woman, Valen smiled to her though, not trying to put up a pose but smiling to her. He had always had a little bit of a fancy for short women, though he quickly reminded himself he was here for work, not for flirt. Still, he doubted she'd miss it that he gave her the same look-over that she had given him as he approached, smiling and presenting the scroll.<br/><br/><strong>"Well, I apologise but I didn't expect an attractive woman to open the door and lead me in when I approached, so you caught me a little unprepared."</strong>He bowed his head presenting the scroll.<strong>"I am Valen, and I'm a wandering Conjurer."</strong>He took a pause to then speak up in gnomish for a short moment in turn.<strong><em>"I'm also pretty keen-eyed, and I do understand the importance of being quiet, and unseen at times in the darkness. I'm no match for a skilled scout's skill I imagine, but I have tried to learn a little about that too. Just to be safe. I have studied and spent some time in negotiating, though I find myself a terrible liar. What I say when I am lying comes off a bit unbelievable, I guess I just have a tendency for truthfulness."</em></strong>He smiled to the woman a little sheepishly after admitting that.<br/><br/><strong>"I came here listening to the tales about the Son of Cayden Cailean, finding them interesting though I doubt I have the wealth to pursue the truth in that matter yet. So I was talking about needing to find some work that would help me fund my journeys and studies, but the gentleman I was spending time with at the time I heard the tale of the Son once more suggested I offer my services to the Society. I have nothing against the idea as it is, so I thought I'd at least ask."</strong>