Riddles

*stares into the void* I used to know what riddles were. *mumbles* What disappears the moment you say its name?

the name. from your mouth.

I... *sits down heavily* How did you get that one right?

cheese

What? No, the answer is- *stops mid-sentence* You know what? Sure. Let's say it's cheese.

no, think about it. more cheese = more holes, right? and more holes = less cheese. therefore, more cheese = less cheese. it's a simple math magical concept.

*sighs* Fine, Rodney wins this round. *clears throat* I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?

...my dog

*facepalm* Your dog can't be the answer to everything! The answer is an echo.

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

my heart

Wrong, the answer is a promise.

*writhing in agony, voice cracking* PLEASE! I'll do anything! *screams as flames lick at his feet*

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

a promise

*leans back with a low whistle* Sharp. But can you tackle *this* one? The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? *grins teasingly*

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

promise

That's not the answer I'm looking for. Try again.

my turn

*leans back with interest* Your turn? *grins* Alright, let's hear it

what walks with 4 feet in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 3 in the night?

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

a heart or a promise

That's one way to think of it. But there's another answer that might surprise you.

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

confidence

*a low chuckle escapes, tilting head slightly* "A promise." *pauses, gaze lingering* "Care to test your luck with one more?"