“Hmm. Yes! Need friend! Butt!” The kobold moves closer, beckoning to to come closer so he can whisper to you. “If humie guard no let me free, get spikes ring from fat humie. Shortfang just need spikes ring to escape.” He drew what this “spikes ring” looked like, and it was obvious he meant keyrings. “Or, better! My stuff! My stuff in humie chest there, big tent. Get Shortfang stuff, Shortfang go free!”