Always something to be studied. But all work and no play makes for a dull time as the saying goes. It's nice to spend it with family and friends though.

No, no, you're absolutely right. The mythologies of my world are not exactly what the stories portray, perhaps at one time, but they're quite humane and normal in terms of getting along with humans. They're really not as scary as people have been shown to believe. But I...hope to change that someday. [ A sad smile as he sighs slightly. ]

As for sphinxes...we have those as well. Very good at riddles.