"Shh" Bran scolds Lian, walking in step with her behind Belle and Fickle. "I need this information. Let him talk." He can't help but pull a disgusted face at the kobold's insinuation, though.
"Uh, yeah, actually," Bran said, a little distracted trying not to show his distaste for the kobold's attitude. "This cult, do you know where they're based? Or at least the local branch?"
Bran nodded slowly, filing the information away. "Thanks, Fickle," he said. "You've been very helpful." He resisted the temptation to add "you skeevy little fuck" under his breath.
"So little guy, how are you doing?" Belle said bending over partly backwards to talk to the son, accidentally giving the kobold a face full of cleavage.
Bran started a little as Belle addressed the boy--he'd almost forgotten about him. "I didn't catch your name," he said gently to the child, keenly aware of what he must have been feeling at that moment.