Ashley let herself experience the countless multiple futures in her vision, it appears that mentality is a huge part of how her and probably their powers manifest, something that she should keep in mind for later. But for now the relevant information.

The detective is capable of discourse and is understandably paranoid about them. He doesn't know what they are here for and as far he knows they are nothing but an obstacle with unknown goals.

To be fair they are also trying to navigate their situation as well, after all this impromptu group had only one goal for now; stop whatever led to their deaths. With the three or four of them being the remaining inhabitants of Mario's diner, they will completely achieve when the Agent lets them walk away.

But he have some questions, which is preferable than a recreation of a gas leak explosion. Well whatever it is, he should be made inclined to give them information in turn.

A large crash in the backdoor gives her an idea.

"Writer." Ashley speaks, careful to not reveal their identities by a slip of a  the tongue. "Can you make it so nothing enters or escapes for the next few minutes, I think in order for a discourse to made, privacy must be first established." she speaks to Emily who is still wielding the fire extinguisher, offering to take it from her.

"Reveler, can you direct your minion to get whatever the thing that is causing the mess in the back. It should be a piece of cake with your powers."

Ashley would then look up, looking for their feathery friend who should still be around if he follows her instructions. It's up to him whether he wants to reveal himself or not but she wants a reassurance that he is around.