Tick laughed aloud, clutching his sides. "The Muse Gnome magic has many properties, but I have not used my magic recently, not since out initial meeting. And thank you for the complement, Our work is usually thankless, since we tend to work in secret. You know," Tick paused a moment "The old man should be just up ahead."
Even as the gnome spoke a small cabin became visible just ahead, with a thin trail of smoke coming up from the chimney."