Donald realised that he had to explain. "I was under orders to protect the Mobile Suits at all costs by Captain Harper before he died from his injuries." He went on to explain what happened to the intended pilot. "I also received news this morning that the original pilot must have been killed in the explosion that occured in the hotel they were staying in." "Securing the prototypes should be all that matters. I completed my orders as a soldier should." He was adamant that he did the right thing at that point or it would've been stolen or destroyed. When it looked like they will be taken to the captain he followed Mia as requested.