"damn...reporter. I've heard of this guy. never has anything good to say. he says he will write a great article, but can i trust him? Probably not, but it doesnt matter, i have to get everyone out alive, I LOATHE these situations where i have to put my differences aside to save an innocent...well, if he doesnt keep his word, theres always paying him a visit during the middle of the night..." Xander thinks to himself."ok, i have to get through this, i dont know if the bombs have a back up timer, or are strictly remote controlled..."
"Alright, Mr. Johnson" Xander says with a subtley scynical undertone "My name is Xander" he says, trying to establish trust with those in the group willing to give it. "We are going to take side routes and secondary passageways, primary paths may be guarded, and very hostile. I can only handle maybe two guards at once while effectively protecting you. Cooperate and you will leave here alive. You need to stay together so I can generate a protecting field to shield you from stray gunfire. From the sound of things, theres alot of shooting going on. I do not know where the rest of the hostages are, so we are searching for, and picking them up on the way. Our final destination is the rooftop, from there i can get all of you away from here."
"Anyone have anything to say before we leave? If not, lets get moving"