You say to Newt Blasterson, "I need to speak with you."

You say to Newt Blasterson, "It regards a gnome woman who calls herself Yoftie. I don't know if you've heard of her before."

Newt Blasterson says, "Eh?"

You say to Newt Blasterson, "Have you heard about a woman called Yoftie before? Yoftie ... r'Wesmak I believe is her name."

You say to Newt Blasterson, "She's been selling these objects."

Newt Blasterson looks about himself, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Newt Blasterson says, "Woman? Female of your type?"

You point accusingly at a plush doll of Raziela the Loving Radiance.

You say, "No. A female of your kind."

Newt Blasterson says, "Sells dolls of holy supernals?"

You say, "Ah no. Of these."

Newt Blasterson says, "Mighty odd."

You point accusingly at a toy fink champion.

Newt Blasterson puts his hands on his hips and goes "Hmmm!"

You ask, "Have you heard of her or seen toys like these before?"

Newt Blasterson says, "What's the name?"

You say, "Yoftie r'Wesmak is the name I've heard."

Newt Blasterson says, "That's hardly a gnome name."

Newt Blasterson says, "You sure she was a gnome?"

Newt Blasterson gives you the once-over, eyeing you suspiciously.

You say, "Well she certainly looked like a gnome."

Newt Blasterson says, "What'd she look like?"

Newt Blasterson says, "Pretty bit of young gnome flesh, was she?"

Newt Blasterson drifts away from the conversation, lost in his daydreams.

You say, "I can't seem to recall exactly what she looked like. I only saw her in passing once at the aetherplex."

Newt Blasterson says, "Did you want us to make you some dolls?"

You say, "Anyway, even if you don't know her, do you know anything about toys like these, that have been animated to steal from others?"

Newt Blasterson says, "I'm sure we could come to some arrangement."

Newt Blasterson says, "Steal?"

Newt Blasterson gives you the once-over, eyeing you suspiciously.

You say, "Yes. These dolls are clever little thieves in innocent appearance."

Newt Blasterson says, "And you brought them to the Facility?"

Newt Blasterson glares angrily at you.

You say, "Only one, and I'm holding it firmly."

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "Make sure you do!"

Newt Blasterson says, "Now then."

Newt Blasterson says, "You got this from a gnome, you say?"

You say, "Yes. By all accounts, she appeared to be a gnome."

Newt Blasterson says, "And now you want more dolls that don't steal?"

Newt Blasterson scratches his head in confusion.

You say, "No. I want to figure out where this woman might've gone into hiding."

Newt Blasterson says, "What was that name again?"

You say, "Yoftie."

Newt Blasterson says, "I've never heard of a gnome named Yoftie."

Newt Blasterson says, "That is not quite a gnome name."

Newt Blasterson says, "Are you pulling my knuckle?"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental ponders a mysterious machine thoughtfully, looking it up and down.

Newt Blasterson says, "Is this some sort of joke?"

You say, "No I'm not. This is not a joke."

Newt Blasterson says, "She had a last name?"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "Excuse me, mr gnome sir. What kind of machine is this?"

You say, "Yoftie r'Wesmak."

Newt Blasterson says, "Well, that is not a gnome name."

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental tugs urgently on Newt Blasterson's sleeve.

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "What kind of machine is this? Can you tell me?"

Newt Blasterson says, "And you know about the Deep Beliefs."

You ask, "Hmm?"

You ask, "The Deep Beliefs?"

Newt Blasterson says, "Well."

Newt Blasterson says, "You longshanks make call it something else."

Newt Blasterson glares angrily at you.

You say, "I'm not that long."

Newt Blasterson says, "Suppose you're not, considering."

Newt Blasterson says, "Though a bit hairy."

Newt Blasterson coughs softly.

You chuckle long and heartily.

Newt Blasterson says, "What are we talking about?"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "This Machine"

You ask, "The Deep Beliefs?"

Newt Blasterson says, "What about them?"

You say, "You were about to tell me about them."

Newt Blasterson says, "Why would I do that? After what you long--er, furryshanks say about them."

You say, "I don't."

You say, "Or rather, I won't if I know what they ar."

You say, "Are."

You ask, "How can I say bad things about things that I know are?"

Newt Blasterson says, "I've heard your kind say it before... calling it whatsit-stitions."

You say, "Superstitions? The Deep Beliefs aren't superstitions."

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "I should say not!"

You say, "For it to be a superstition it has to be wrong no? But I don't think they're wrong."

Newt Blasterson says, "Well that settles that then."

You say, "I'm still curious at what they are though."

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "Well, you just said you knew what they are as you knew they weren't wrong!"

You say, "Well, I only know so much though."

Newt Blasterson says, "Yes well, don't we all."

Newt Blasterson nods his head sagely.

You say, "For example, I can't be sure that they mean what I think they mean until someone can confirm it."

Newt Blasterson says, "What do you think they mean?"

You say, "And since only a gnome can confirm it, I'll need you to confirm it."

"Eh?" Newt Blasterson says curiously.

You ask, "What do you think the Deep Beliefs are?"

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "I know what they are!"

You ask, "Okay. What do you know them to be?"

Newt Blasterson says, "Why are we talking about Deep Beliefs anyway, since you're not a gnome."

You say, "We're talking about them so you can convince me that they aren't superstitions, because they aren't."

Newt Blasterson says, "What does this have to do with your toy problem?"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "It helps us make machines?"

You say, "I'm not sure. You tell me."

You say, "The discussion just somehow evolved into it."

Newt Blasterson says, "I have no idea. You are a confusing one."

You say, "That I am."

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "But about this machine. Can I push the buttons on it?"

You put your hands on your hips and go "Hmmm!"

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "Leave these buttons alone!"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "What do they do?"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental tilts her head curiously at a mysterious machine.

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "Do you guys use this machine for things?"

Newt Blasterson glares about himself, upset with the world.

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "What things"

You say to Jeanne, the windmuse elemental, "Calm down. I think you're making him upset."

Newt Blasterson says, "So where were we?"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "But. I'm curious. Isn't that a Deep Belief? That only through curiousity can you understand the world around you?"

You say, "We need a way to locate this Yoftie woman."

Newt Blasterson says, "Ah yes the name."

Newt Blasterson says, "Not a gnome name."

Newt Blasterson says, "So unlikely a gnome because otherwise would go against the Deep Beliefs, yes?"

You say, "Hmm... so why would she take upon herself a false name?"

Newt Blasterson cries aloud and tears at his hair.

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "The Deep Beliefs!"

Newt Blasterson exclaims, "No gnome would ever take a false name!"

You say, "Which means."

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "She ain't a gnome at all"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "For a gnome has no need to steal"

Your shroud dissipates and you return to the realm of perception.

Newt Blasterson says, "Thus, if there is no gnome named Yoftie, then she can't be a gnome because no gnome would call themselves by a false name."

Newt Blasterson says, "Ergo ipso facto ... um... thusly there you go."

You nod your head emphatically.

Newt Blasterson says, "Unless..."

You ask, "Unless?"

You tilt your head and listen intently.

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

Newt Blasterson says, "Unless she figured out how to name herself truly without using her true name."

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "But... what would that imply?"

Newt Blasterson says, "But that seems to be tricksy."

You say, "Hmm, but the way she acted suggests that something was bothering her."

You say, "By all accounts, when she last appeared, she seemed skittish, and was in such a rush to leave that she sold her goods almost for free."

Newt Blasterson says, "Well, if she were truly a gnome, we would help you. But you must prove that she was a gnome. Figure out this name business and then come back to me if you are still convinced she is a gnome."

You nod your head emphatically.

Newt Blasterson cackles hellishly.

You say to Newt Blasterson, "You got yourself a deal then."

You take Newt Blasterson by the hand and shake it warmly.

Newt Blasterson nods his head sagely at you.

You say to Newt Blasterson, "Yeah I know. Well thank you for your time."

You say, "Although."

You put your hands on your hips and go "Hmmm!"

You ask Newt Blasterson, "Gnomes can study objects and determine if they were made by a gnome or a non-gnome due to the quality of the object, no?"

You ask, "Take a look at this. Do you think it's gnome-crafted?"

Newt Blasterson says, "Given time, perhaps. Perhaps not."

You display a toy fink champion for all in the room to see.

Newt Blasterson says, "We'd need to study it more."

You say, "Would you like to keep it to take a closer look at it?"

Newt Blasterson says, "Well you can give it to me and we'll look at it."

You nod your head emphatically.

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental closes her eyes and readjusts her tail and ears, trying to sense some unseen presence.

You say to Newt Blasterson, "Thank you in advance. I'll come back if I figure out something more."

Newt Blasterson says, "But even if it is gnome made, you need to figure out the mystery of this Yoftie creature."

You say to Newt Blasterson, "I will. Now, goodbye."

Newt Blasterson nods his head emphatically.

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental says, "Goodbye mr Newt sir. Thank you for your help"

Jeanne, the windmuse elemental waves goodbye at Newt Blasterson.

A glowing light blinds you temporarily as you step into a steel shaft, and when your vision returns, you find yourself a floor below your previous location.