The back, I think. The way I see it, we know precisely what's in the back yard, where cover would be, and if things are at its worst we can stay in the pool and wait until the others come home if push comes to shove.

[He thought a moment-]

That depends on if he's asleep. I'd tried calling him and he typically arrives at my side instantaneously in normal cases, but failed to do so today. I suppose that's a power I lack thanks to our host.

I'll need his attention to communicate with him.