... This MMC is an idiot. Not because he's tricking her into a relationship (though I think there's a 50% chance it'll backfire spectacularly), but because he was afraid of her ratting him out. Like, she has a lot more to lose from police involvement, so the last thing she'd want to do is draw their attention. This could still go a number of different ways, and I'm strapped in for the ride. Thanks, Ana-al-Haqq.