Outside Omens

Sphix was ready to sneer at the word 'cute', but then the rest of Ellies words registered, and her expression turned into a smile. "Classical, as it happens, was just what I was aiming for. And pumps, you think? We'll head to the shoes section next, then. As soon as we have finished our business here." The sphinx turned to look at the salesgirl, too. "She isn't so useful that anyone would miss her would she just... disappear", she said. "And, as you pointed out, riddling her would be hardly a challenge. So do tell me, Chantinelle... What would you do if you wanted to get rid of her? Rather... permanently?"