Politely ask the little man for help.
From Create Your Own Story
"Hey no problem buddy. It was my fault for standing in your way. The truth is I'm not actually Eldnar. I'm just some normal guy trapped in his body. Do you think you could help me get home?" You say politely, and the little man stares at you in shock. He drops his books to the ground, snatches off his spectacles, and vigorously scrubs them with the sleeve of his robe before putting them back on his face. He stares at you so long that you're beginning to feel nervous, and then he suddenly breaks into a huge smile.
"Oh my God your telling the truth! I should have known that you weren't Eldnar. He would have cleaved me in two just for daring to look at him, much less insult him. What's your real name?" The little man asks.
"Mike." You reply. "What's yours?"
"My name is Eldridge Doddlemere, but everyone calls me Richie. I am an apprentice wizard."
"A wizard! That's great! Maybe you can use your magic to send me home."
"I'm still an apprentice. My magic isn't near strong enough for that. My master's might be though. I'll take you to him."
"Really?! Oh thanks man that would be great!"
