[Donald's Perspective]
I chuckled softly upon hearing the words, and after a few seconds of silence, I finally spoke, "You are not in any position to negotiate terms with me. Either you release them now, or I will have to kill you and rescue them myself."
While I was negotiating with the individual, Margaret was surreptitiously assessing Elizabeth and Armstrong below the helicopter!
They were tightly bound together, their heads drooping lifelessly as if they had lost all signs of life. Yet, I still acutely heard their hearts beating, confirming they were indeed alive.
With this realization, I gave Margaret a reassuring glance to suggest that she keep calm.
Of course, Margaret and I were in perfect accord. She quickly controlled her breathing and calmly looked at the werewolf standing by the helicopter, surrounded by several of the Rebels.
