"As a matter of fact... yes, there just might be", the sphinx said. "And, because I happen to be on a good mood, I will even tell you what it is."
The sphinx regarded the man - if it was a man; you never knew, with this place - through half-opened eyes.
"The rules are simple", she said. "I will ask you a question, and you will answer it. If the answer is correct, you may go through the door. If, however, you answer wrong..." Her smile got even wider. "Oh, and should you answer right, you will also get no benefits whatsoever, other than getting through that door. Unless, of course, you wish to raise the stakes..."
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Date: 2007-09-10 06:18 pm (UTC)The sphinx regarded the man - if it was a man; you never knew, with this place - through half-opened eyes.
"The rules are simple", she said. "I will ask you a question, and you will answer it. If the answer is correct, you may go through the door. If, however, you answer wrong..." Her smile got even wider. "Oh, and should you answer right, you will also get no benefits whatsoever, other than getting through that door. Unless, of course, you wish to raise the stakes..."