Thorn sighed and flicked her thumb against the pommel of the whip so the barbs would eject and retract within.<br/><br/>"Pamela?"<br/>"Buy me more time."<br/><br/>Thorn evaluated Booster Gold after his arrival with an appraising assessment.  Judging from the small indications, she knew that physical force would be futile so long as the field was in play.  She would need to work around that or simply be a nuisance long enough for Ivy to complete her preparations.  Thorn then looked past Flash and to the front door, taking note of the others approach.  A quick jerk of the head sideways emitted a grotesque pop from the neck.  Thorn knew pain was soon to come