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Believe it or not, the [[Badass]] and [[Action Survivor]] are not so different that they can't share the spotlight in the same story together.
When both are paired they create an '''Action Duo''' similar to [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]] and [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]; only these two will be practically opposites in just about every possible trait, most notably combat skill. The [[Badass]] is of course [[Made of Iron]], skilled at brawling and shooting, and (though maybe [[Lethal Weapon|"getting too old for this shit"]]) brave enough to wade through any firefight. However, he will often be saddled by the plot with baby-sitting the [[Action Survivor]], who can [[Non-Action Guy|(at best)]] [[Fragile Speedster|run and dodge extremely well]], through endless firefights that may be targeted at ''him''. If the [[Non-Action Guy]] at least manages to compensate by being [[The Smart Guy]], you have [[Brains and Brawn]]. On the other hand, if the [[Badass]] [[Sacrificed Basic Skill for Awesome Training|sacrificed a basic skill for their awesome training]], the Action Survivor will help [[Upbringing Makes the Hero|round them out]]. Expect these disparities and constant action to make them [[Vitriolic Best Buds]].
The plot usually requires the [[Badass]] either protect the [[Action Survivor]] as they try to escape a [[Closed Circle]], or with an [[Escort Mission]] with the Survivor as a [[Living MacGuffin]]. Occasionally, the Survivor takes up the role of [[Sidekick]] and "sells" [[The Smart Guy|his skills]] as useful to the [[Badass]] on his mission. They usually form a working partnership, even becoming friends.
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