That was a very Protector-brand answer, and just on track with what Luka had expected from him. He's also not surprised at Gyre's quick reaction, trying to stop whatever grim thing the 'collection procedure' referred to despite its likely futility.

Luka's caught between the sounds of Gyre moving to stop the Wizard and Olivia's further interrogation of the Protector. He lingers there, trying to get a sense of the situations that both his companion's have found themselves in at once.

He takes a step back toward the Protector.

"They aren't a threat. There's your verification." He says, though he knows its unlikely to sway him in any way. "You say you're trying to save the planet, but eradicating them is only going to make the situation worse."