But now Hylgia's hurt them, too, so there's no reason why they can't harm her under the worldview you've espoused; meanwhile, this hypothetical hostage-taker is now more likely to get off scot-free (or gods forbid, perform an encore act) because Hylgia and the clan are now going to be feuding. The worldview you're suggesting here allows for a lot more harm than it does justice.