A scene (usually after sex) where the heroine asks the hero how he got the various scars on his body. This gives him a chance to reveal his Badass nature or Mysterious Past without appearing boastful to the audience. If this scene happens before the two become lovers, it's a good opportunity for Fanservice and Unresolved Sexual Tension as she studies his body closely.
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