The Sphinx sensed Violet as she entered the room. It opened its eyes and cast a glance at her as she sat far from it. She was intimidated. Good. She would likely leave him alone. The Sphinx closed its eyes again, content for the moment... content, that is, until its stomach rumbled loudly. It yawned, revealing long, sharp teeth. The cookies had been good, but the sphinx wanted breakfast now.

It glanced over at Violet again as though contemplating whether she would make a good snack.