*then leave Mava alone.*

"I can't do that!" She snaps. "It is my job to protect the Sphinx, and it is hers! It's not a job I can do on my own, and she shouldn't be avoiding her responsibilities!"

*she doesnt want these responsibilities.*

"And neither do I, but you don't see me leaving the Sphinx to die!"

*you havent told me what theyre dying from.* she pointed out. *you might not need Mava, depending on what the threat is.*

"It's none of your business." She growls lowly.

*if you tell me, i could help.*

"No, you can't. Which is why it's none of your business."

the point got dangerously close to her eye. *then tell me, and ill consider returning Mava.*

"A lot of other magics want to kill us. I would rather we not be exterminated." She growls through gritted teeth.