"What?" you say taking another step back.
"We need you...please..." the watoobalous pleads.
"I...I...uh..." you mumble stupidly.
And then...
You look at the Watoobalous and say, "No way, you've got the
wrong person". The Watoobalous stares at you with a trenchant
glare. You step back a little. The Watoobalous's eyes seem to
lock onto yours holding you in silent suspense.