[So much for trying to look mean and tough for a 5'1 girl. But alas, it wasn't meant to be! As she kept staring at the kids, she needed to think of something else.]

We can offer you a deal? We'll buy you 3 ice creams each the addition of helping you with your chores for today! How about it?

[That or she could impress them with her fire tricks but...! She had to admit, if the kids were this demanding, she wasn't sure if her bargaining skills would work.]