Refusal of the Call/Quotes

"Katara: Why didn't you tell us you were the Avatar? Aang: Because... I never wanted to be."

- Avatar: The Last Airbender

""I know I'm supposed to do something heroic and Badass, but I'm just not feeling it...""

- Cloud Strife, an early Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children parody

""This looks like a job for... the proper authorities!""

- The Spoony One, parodying the Captain America (comics) movie

"Gandalf: I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone. Bilbo: I should think so — in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!"

- The Hobbit

"August: You're our only hope! Emma: Then you're all screwed."

- Once Upon a Time

"[Rincewind] was not going to be found wanting when duty called. He did not intend to be found at all."

- Terry Pratchett