He has a better idea

He scrunches his face as he considers it.

"Good, but not good enough. I can get that sort of treatment out on the street from whoever I want and whenever I want, without risking getting arrested by the police."

This world is so fucking crazy! You think to yourself.

"So, sorry, but it's a no from me. I've got a good haul, and your arrival is a good reminder that I shouldn't be greedy. I'm going to tie you up now so that you can't raise the alarm, and then get out of here."