Choose your own path Pt9
#10 of Choose your own
You look at the sphinx lying there, calm and collected, which is more than can be said for your busy head. It's hard to seriously understand what the sphinx is talking about, and yet there is a way you can know the answer. You sit down, and put both hands behind your back, rubbing the ring gently.
Instantly you understand the answer, but you put on an act to make the sphinx believe you are still working on it. After a few minutes, the sphinx grows impatient.
"Well, little elfling, while time is unimportant, have you figured out the answer?"
"I think I have, my lady. This riddle wouldn't be referring to a sphinx, would it?"
The sphinx smiles widely, a clear side you have guessed correctly." Of course it would, there are none so fair as our race." Vanity was not included in the comment though, and you wisely do not say anything on the subject. You stand up, stretching your legs, and the sphinx steps aside, letting you access to the door. You take about three steps past the head of the sphinx when it turns to you.
"I have another riddle for you, elfling." she asks, and you turn, dreading what this might entail.
"If one is alone, and needs some relief from her boredom, would you satisfy her needs?"