Ignoring the brutish aberrant's outburst, Genithar nods at the kobold responding matter of factly, 'Come come sir, do you truly believe we would've left any stone unturned to find the information you desire? We would rather conclude this matter without further blood shed or these unclean methods you refer to. Nay, our employer is quite sure of his recollection and futhermore, what need would he have of such an Artifact? Are you suggesting he stole it from his traveling comrade, the Prof? Not only that, but smuggled it back to Sharn under said Comrade's nose and then proceeded to sit on such a miraculous find for a decade? To what end? Regardless, both your own minions and my group have searched this building and we have not found any evidence of the artifact, have you? To answer your question though, we have in our possession documents which corroborate these truths. Should you like to view it, perhaps we will allow this. The matter of our own safety is still unresolved and we would ask that some of your men depart from this chamber. Out onto the bridge would be acceptable, so you may call them, should they be...required.'
Feel free to jump in anybody! I'm flying by the seat of my pants here! Woot! SToneGod, another sense motive, please?