"I'm trying to save your skin," you tell him. "Now hold still." He does. That's not your main problem any more. You look up and see yourself surrounded by members of the Defias, weapons drawn. You look behind you and see Vanessa VanCleef herself. "Why did you subvert the purpose of the Defias?" says Vanessa angrily. "I thought I could trust you! Do you have anything to say for yourself before you meet the fate you deserve?"
Take the opportunity to run. Fight back. Go out with dignity. Maybe it'll give your captive the chance you're passing up for yourself.