Raine's eyes widen at the mention of gnome technology - possibly even more than they had at the mention of magic-users. "Urh... are.. you absolutely ... /certain/ ... that is safe? Would it not frighten the horses...?" Raine scratches his head, expression suddenly calculating.<em>*Noise, light ... that would make for a fine distraction, if timed properly - and placed correctly. If it works....*</em>"It might work ... what kind of 'colourful explosion'?"