The silence in the main lobby of Starcrust Business Hotel was around as no one dared to utter a single word as they all squatted on the floor. Like most others, Claudia's heart was racing as she tried to remain calm, given the circumstances. As it was, it was still uncertain if Nathan would be able to get the hostages out safely, nor was it clear the strategy they planned on using. While these thoughts raced through Claudia's mind along with several other hostages, Nathan was outside trying to find a way into the hotel while the news outlets continued to broadcast their feeds live on all television channels and streaming sites. Deadly silent, everyone watched on as they witnessed how the War God, who usually chose to remain behind the scenes and keep his identity concealed, tried to br

