OK SO I KEEP FINDING MORE BUT UM-FOUR:
The villain crossed their arms and looked away from the hero’s exasperated face.
“You know I can’t just walk away--Either the others’ll have me killed or I’ll get arrested and then killed in prison.”
They flinched as the hero’s hand gently griped their shoulder, pulling them back into eye-contact.
“I won’t let that happen. You’re under my protection now, love, and I’m pretty damn good at protecting people. From your gang specifically.”
The villain wanted to smile, but couldn’t quite bring themselves to. They winced instead.
“Okay so there’s probably something I should come clean about...”