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06-11-2017, 01:30 PM
When Zoeya spoke a question to the sphinx, Alysanne moved her wing slightly in an affectionate squeeze. Zoeya was so shy, she was proud of her daughter for speaking the question that had been on her mind. The creature didn’t seem to mind, either - thankfully. The long, feline teeth that were revealed with the smile were a little concerning - still, at that time, the worry and concern was at a fairly normal level for Alysanne (which would be considered high in almost anyone else but that’s not the point).
Then Aenigma went on to explain the purpose for the summons - a gift, but with a price. The warning that if they were to turn around and leave, she would kill them (or just her?), did not rest easily with Alysanne. When she might have been concerned before, she felt on edge now. Her nostrils flared slightly, ears flicked backwards for a moment, and her wing hugged Zoeya a little more tightly in response as she regarded the sphinx after that comment. She couldn't easily read the face before her, but though she imagined the smile to be sweet - she wasn't about to trust it. Hemlock fluttered uneasily nearby - both he and Alysanne already thinking about what it would take to get Zoeya out safely.
Before that was necessary, maybe there would be no issue at all and she had to try that pathway first.
Her voice was even when she replied, carefully so, as she maintained a pleasant, near-neutral expression. “Of course.” Even though, really, Alysanne didn’t think she was the type of queen that would offer such a severe ultimatum. “What is the riddle?”
Then Aenigma went on to explain the purpose for the summons - a gift, but with a price. The warning that if they were to turn around and leave, she would kill them (or just her?), did not rest easily with Alysanne. When she might have been concerned before, she felt on edge now. Her nostrils flared slightly, ears flicked backwards for a moment, and her wing hugged Zoeya a little more tightly in response as she regarded the sphinx after that comment. She couldn't easily read the face before her, but though she imagined the smile to be sweet - she wasn't about to trust it. Hemlock fluttered uneasily nearby - both he and Alysanne already thinking about what it would take to get Zoeya out safely.
Before that was necessary, maybe there would be no issue at all and she had to try that pathway first.
Her voice was even when she replied, carefully so, as she maintained a pleasant, near-neutral expression. “Of course.” Even though, really, Alysanne didn’t think she was the type of queen that would offer such a severe ultimatum. “What is the riddle?”
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