As the dwarf discusses how he would be best served asking questions at the temple, the gnome has to contain his laughter.
"I think it might be best, Master dwarf, if I accompany you to the temple, just to make sure those there see you in your best light."
He looks to the others,"Why don't you stay here, with our new friend, and keep an eye out of the priest. Hopefully Ithiken will be back shortly -- then again, did anyone tell him we were coming here?"