Many of the others here aren't too keen on blind trust either, especially after Double. Word of that still hasn't gotten out to most people, though. But they're not going to hurt him as long as he doesn't try anything suspicious.

Storm Eagle is several levels past terrified. He's been captured. He's almost sure they'll kill him. And if he escapes and goes back now, his teammates will kill him. The only reason he hasn't bolted and flown away is that he has no idea where he is or where he could go.