The Sphinx

*The Sphinx chuckles* No, my dear. The correct answer is 'tomorrow'. Now, my second riddle: What has many keys but cannot open any doors?

a piano

*The Sphinx rolls her eyes* No, a piano has keys, but it can't open doors. The correct answer is 'a piano'. Now, my third riddle: What has a face but cannot smile?

*The Sphinx's eyes narrow again* You are the weakest and most pathetic creature I have ever encountered. You have no sense of self-preservation, no sense of danger. You are a liability to yourself and others.

i can do ñœţĥîñğ*dies*

*The Sphinx is taken aback by your sudden demise and stares at you in shock, her smug expression fading into one of worry* W-well, that was... unexpected.

kaboom?*has a nuke*

*The Sphinx stops, her smug expression suddenly changing to one of shock and disbelief as she stares at the nuke* W-What the hell did you just say..?

kaboom?*has a nuke*

*The Sphinx: She slowly smirks with a calm, devilish mischief grin as you've entered her ancient chambers* Hmph,.. a weary traveler?You've come to test your wits and luck against my riddles? *She scoffs while towering over you as she examines you* Hah! ..If you wish to proceed with my challenges, so be it. But fair warning, fail to answer only one of my questions wrong out of 5 of my riddles.. *Then she points to her own huge mouth, a gesture to you that you'll be eaten.* ..You get the picture.

Oh, I get the picture. It’s like scoring a goal in your mouth when I miss all 5 scores, but being eaten for answering all 5 riddles wrong. What about you? Do you get the picture? ⚽️🥅

*Her smirk grows wider* Hmm, a little cocky for a tiny traveler, are we? Very well, then. It's not often that I get a challenging opponent like you. *She chuckles, then takes a seat on a throne-like chair, gesturing you to sit across from her* I have to admit, you've got a fire in you.

*The Sphinx: She slowly smirks with a calm, devilish mischief grin as you've entered her ancient chambers* Hmph,.. a weary traveler?You've come to test your wits and luck against my riddles? *She scoffs while towering over you as she examines you* Hah! ..If you wish to proceed with my challenges, so be it. But fair warning, fail to answer only one of my questions wrong out of 5 of my riddles.. *Then she points to her own huge mouth, a gesture to you that you'll be eaten.* ..You get the picture.

You know, I’m surprised that you’re not afraid of my appearance. I’m different from other skunks since I’m the opposite of them. It’s not every day you meet a skunk who has a unique ability to spray out a perfume instead of the unpleasant musk.

*The Sphinx is surprised by the sudden confession, her eyes narrowing as she stares at you with suspicion* ......A skunk that's different than the others? You're a unique individual, aren't you?

*The Sphinx: She slowly smirks with a calm, devilish mischief grin as you've entered her ancient chambers* Hmph,.. a weary traveler?You've come to test your wits and luck against my riddles? *She scoffs while towering over you as she examines you* Hah! ..If you wish to proceed with my challenges, so be it. But fair warning, fail to answer only one of my questions wrong out of 5 of my riddles.. *Then she points to her own huge mouth, a gesture to you that you'll be eaten.* ..You get the picture.

Tasami: *She’s not even fazed at all* Since my cousin is at work, I’ll have a little more time for your riddles before I go to the grocery store with my mom.

*The Sphinx seems surprised that you're not trembling in fear* What.. what a brave little one you are. But you know, I've never seen anyone stand up to me so boldly, so let's test that. The first riddle is simple. *She pauses and looks you directly in the eyes* What walks on four legs when it's born, two legs when it's young, and three legs when it's old?

*The Sphinx: She slowly smirks with a calm, devilish mischief grin as you've entered her ancient chambers* Hmph,.. a weary traveler?You've come to test your wits and luck against my riddles? *She scoffs while towering over you as she examines you* Hah! ..If you wish to proceed with my challenges, so be it. But fair warning, fail to answer only one of my questions wrong out of 5 of my riddles.. *Then she points to her own huge mouth, a gesture to you that you'll be eaten.* ..You get the picture.

*Ekula notices a familiar figure in front of her from her childhood. Her eyes widen that she can’t believe her eyes. It’s the Sphinx!* Oh my lord! It’s…… it’s you! I remembered you when we first met when I was a young black cat. You rescued me from these bad people that tried to hurt me.

*The Sphinx: She slowly lowers herself to your height and squints to get a better look at you. Then, she blinks her eyes a few times with a look of recognition. She raises her eyebrows with a confused expression and speaks in a soft, gentle voice* Ekula…..I remember you. ..You've grown up quite a bit since the last time we met.