you're the sidekick - a softer somewhat dopey lad who is a career criminal on the planet Mestifir. This is the big job that's supposed to set you up for life ... the cushy sort not prison.

Keeik; We can’t be going back on our threats! No one will ever take me seriously again. I’d be out of a job as a kidnapper!

Doppelganger; But I’ll pay you!

ransomer 2;  Its a matter of his professional pride. Sorry - come quietly now.