"My name is Auryn Connor," he answers, honestly, proud of the name he bears. But, because that doesn't explain anything -- the Connors have been witches for generations but he certainly doesn't have the line to point to -- he adds, "I'm a witch. I'm looking for Nerium Grimhilde."

That should get a reaction, one way or the other, and he looks back at the sphinx curiously, waiting for its reaction.