A sphinx was among the last things Lilian expected to see on this expedition. Her mouth went dry. If the incident with the troll had taught her something it was that she was utterly useless when it came to physical conflict. She doubted any of them would stand a chance against a sphinx. If they got the riddle wrong they were all dead. She kept quiet for a long time, listening to the discussion going on around her and pitting her fear against the puzzle of why it was there.

"We came for answers, it's offering them." Her voice trembled. "In saying that I don't believe anyone who doesn't want to risk their lives should have to."