[It seems they both agree that the petting should be the true reward. The Sphinx looks down at them, its face morphing into a smirk, displaying its very sharp and pointed teeth at them before jumping down its tree. The large creature is much more imposing next to them, its height, sharp claws that dig at the ground, and who knew what else it could do to the both of them. Its voice is musical, playful but with an undercurrent of cruelty.]
If you know the rules of my game, Allow me to explain all the same, I will provide riddle thus, The answer you must discuss,
[As it continues, it walks around the both of them, starring at their eyes, silently judging.]
If you are right...you will walk free, If wrong...your innards will be on this tree, Are you prepared to face the consequence? If you choose to leave, I will find no offence.
I don't mind making one up if you're okay with it!
If you know the rules of my game,
Allow me to explain all the same,
I will provide riddle thus,
The answer you must discuss,
[As it continues, it walks around the both of them, starring at their eyes, silently judging.]
If you are right...you will walk free,
If wrong...your innards will be on this tree,
Are you prepared to face the consequence?
If you choose to leave, I will find no offence.