Adding a 3PO line could work, but it would have to be done carefully. I feel like anything he says wouldn’t just break the ice, it would break the tension. It’ll probably be very subjective when we want them to end the actual standoff.

Also, could we maybe put that wide/crane shot in before anyone starts talking? It feels like a good establishing shot, and a good way for the audience to hold their breath while we’re trying to figure out what exactly will happen with this new faction. Plus, the heroes look very small in the frame, so it would be a great way to establish a more worried tone for the rest of the conversation.