Neutral Omens

"Officers of the law have desires like anyone else," Ellie said. "Discern what they are, and offer convincingly enough to fulfill them, and they'll be eating out of your hand. Er, paw." She looked the Sphinx up and down speculatively. "Although that might prove more challenging for one of your...stature. As for intruders, here in the Manor you could probably get rid of them by threatening to take the matter to Adam, if it disturbs you that much." She smiled. "Or you might try something really bizarre and unprecedented, like asking politely."