For a moment the sphinx appeared as though she was undecided about what to do. Her upwards slanting eyes moved briefly from Alysanne to her child, and then back again. Because her face was vaguely human, it was likely harder for the equines to interpret her expressions, but soon her face smoothed and cleared, and a smile sparkled across her lips.
"Welcome." She purred, her voice rich and fully of melody. "I am called Aenigma. It has been many decades since I have spoken with another Queen. I hope you do not mind my summoning." Again her lips twitched with a smile, and playfulness glimmered in her sapphire gaze.