[sblock=@ michael_noah]In the interest of expediency, how about we go with what we have. On this lovely day, Nollan has been spending it however he normally would thusfar when Lartis interrupts him. Lartis is obviously concerned, and it looks like he maybe spent some time in a dungeon. He sidesteps any queries, though. He tells you that a friend has been hurt, and that she and her companions are staying at the abandoned mine office. He gives you good directions and asks that you lend your healing to the group. He knows that it is much to ask, especially since he is not willing to tell you any details, but he is also very much out of sorts.
At the end Lartis plays his "trump card." He tells you that the girl is Vixtrin Knef, and he knows that you know who she is. In a display of knowledge that you wouldn't suspect him to have (since you aren't really close), he also makes some comment insinuating that your experience with women like her and her mother ought to mean something. It is clear that the dwarf is desparate to be playing such a guilt trip.
Assuming that is sufficient to motivate you (and we can work out more if you'd like), I can introduce you now.[/sblock]