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 0ne of the Captain America movies

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, The Last Continent

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