Swamped

They reply very clearly with the looks in their eyes. You're the one who has to do it. You expected as much.

"Right. Well, I had an idea what I was doing when Sunflower was paralyzed, but now I'm not as sure..." You think for a moment. "Well, why don't we go with that? You hold still and I'll attempt to bargain with her. We might be able to get some information out of that."

"It is putting me at risk a bit... but I suppose I don't have to be standing right beside you." Sunflower walks over near the cauldron and resumes his silent pose. "Black, I'll be counting on you."

"Of course," Black agrees. The next thing you know, he's nowhere to be seen. And you're expecting someone any minute now.

There's a knock at the back door.

Oh hells, you're going to have to open it yourself, aren't you. You were hoping she'd walk in and you could at least look like you were more prepared than you actually are. But if you get that close, she might do something before you even get a chance to talk.

How should you handle this?