Originally Posted by Garner

Bedge turned round and sized up the dwarf with an expression combinging bemusement and shock. He spread his hands out in front of himself and shifted his weight onto the back of his feet and contrived to look as unjustly hurt as possible. "Now now, there's absolutely no cause for that! I'm not sure what you think you overheard, friend dwarf, but it's not very big of you to go jumping to such conclusions! I've only just met you, to be sure, and you've no right to claim I'm some corruptor or criminal - I'm clearly trustworthy enough to be a part of this mission, as are you sir if you've a right to be here. I'd ask you to give me the benefit of the doubt, and not be so prejudiced against me for whatever your reasons may be. Please," and at this point, he spoke softly and heart to heart, directly with the dwarf in a quiet voice.