Either hiding in shadows and elements themselves and eavesdropping or marching around and yelling at the top of his lungs. There is no in-between and the off switch doesn't work.

Naugus gives Verity a bow, grateful. "Thank you kindly. I look forward to hearing your results! And I will begin doing my end of the bargain and see what research I can uncover on these, nnn..." he glances at her book cover again for a hint, "...Nnnorse gods!"