Gnome Mischief and Mansion Tour

Still, it didn't hurt or feel unpleasant, so he decided not to worry about it.

Elyon continued explaining, "Aside from folklore and fairy tales, there are practical benefits to having gnomes around. The houses they inhabit tend to last longer, and gardens flourish."

"We can't claim to understand their feelings, so there's no need to go out of your way to appease them. But scaring them off or chasing them away would be a loss."

"Really?!" Damien's voice rose in surprise.

He had already scared off quite a few.

Elyon nodded. "As I said, we can't claim to know what spirits think. But it's true that these dexterous little beings sometimes repair houses or tend gardens on their own initiative."

"Then… I should try to avoid making them vanish if I can?" Damien wondered aloud, thinking of the kisses that seemed to make them disappear.

At this, the gnomes clinging to his body began shaking their heads rapidly, as if saying No, no!