Colonel nods, speaking quietly. "I attempted to convince him to join us. He felt none of us would survive, and was too afraid of the other Hunters."

The glare from Metal makes Storm Eagle realize how long he's stood here and done nothing. It would look very suspicious and could even get him in bad trouble. He moves back to the amplifier. "Please release the hostages." After a moments hesitation, he adds, "Colonel... It's not like you to endanger humans. The building is teleport shielded. You have no way to escape. Let them go."