He was tired, hungry, and on a short temper. Hence why he had kept trying to defer the situation until later. His temper was nearly to the snapping point, and he wanted to sleep before the Court started sniping at him.<br/><br/>Once he got dressed and armored appropriately, he gathered up Night and Star, and made his way to the Court, the soul gem in his belt pouch, along with the ring he had taken from the first hut. Once he was called forth by the Queen, he gave her a slight bow, and then pulled out the soul gem of the sphinx. "Would you like me to release her now, or would you prefer to have that pleasure later, ma'am?"