Edward ran forward towards Edna, playing the part of the dark avenger to the hilt as he wrapped his arms around her, whispering in her ear: "Come with me if you want to live."  With no hint of irony whatsoever.  He slowly began to pull the battered girl to her feet, gently placing a hand over her eyes so she wouldn't have to see the carnage that was likely about to erupt out of the Yakuza members.