Assuming I'm unavailable when the party leaves the Inn, I intend to chase after Rem (since a 16ft monstrosity is certainly the most intimidating figure a 2'3" Kobold could see), and basically force myself into the party. A la "Aiy, fearsome giant, if you're peaceable, let me join you! With you providing the strong and I providing the song, I see a successful partnership."
See if he has space in his backpack.
If you're inferring I should sneak into his backpack, I wouldn't even put him over his medium load.
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No, don't sneak in. That's unkind.
However, he might be willing to let you ride in his backpack. I can think of another fun kobold who did much the same thing. In your case, the backpack would be consistently Large-sized and you wouldn't have to share with a stupid gnome.