"At first the Nature Spirits in my garden, particularly the Australian ones were terrified by the King Gnome. They didn't like him and felt intruded upon. Now, although they do not cooperate with the King Gnome, they have called a truce, understanding perhaps that the King Gnome work in a different sphere than they do."
Aaaah... took a while but I think I got it - 'King Gnome' must be the Chief Pilot?
Glad you guys work in a controlled environment with plenty of protection from noxious fumes and so forth