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Likewise, on the [[The Hero|Heroic]] side of the equation, heroes tend to cast a protective force on their friends and loved ones. This is because [[The Hero]] will [[Always Save the Girl|ALWAYS save their friends]] in the [[Sadistic Choice]] of the [["Friend or Idol?" Decision]], or in the choice between power and love, or in the choice between his loved ones and just about anything.
Likewise, on the [[The Hero|Heroic]] side of the equation, heroes tend to cast a protective force on their friends and loved ones. This is because [[The Hero]] will [[Always Save the Girl|ALWAYS save their friends]] in the [[Sadistic Choice]] of the [["Friend or Idol?" Decision]], or in the choice between power and love, or in the choice between his loved ones and just about anything.


However, the equation goes both ways. Sometimes, even the most kind and loving [[The Messiah|Messiah]] can get downright scary when those close to them are in danger. Once you've [[Kick the Dog|kicked the]] [[The Hero|hero's]] [[Morality Pet]] off a cliff, you can expect the hero to do things that he wouldn't even consider otherwise.
However, the equation goes both ways. Sometimes, even the most kind and loving [[The Messiah|Messiah]] can get downright scary when those close to them are in danger. Once you've [[Kick the Dog|kicked the]] [[The Hero|hero's]] [[Morality Pet]] off a cliff, you can expect the hero to do things that he wouldn't even consider otherwise.
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* In ''[[Code Geass]]'', once Lelouch starts loosening his morals, the people he cares about die (like {{spoiler|Shirley}}), bad things (like {{spoiler|genocide}}) start happening, and he loses his best friend (Suzaku).
* In ''[[Code Geass]]'', once Lelouch starts loosening his morals, the people he cares about die (like {{spoiler|Shirley}}), bad things (like {{spoiler|genocide}}) start happening, and he loses his best friend (Suzaku).


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** Darth Vader is a very evil and very successful villain, and as such, it is [[You Have Failed Me|NOT a good idea to work for him]], as he kills his own Mooks when they mess up.
** Darth Vader is a very evil and very successful villain, and as such, it is [[You Have Failed Me|NOT a good idea to work for him]], as he kills his own Mooks when they mess up.


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* In ''[[8-Bit Theater (Webcomic)|Eight Bit Theater]]'', [[Complete Monster|Black Mage]] is very powerful, but not very successful, and fails miserably at trying to kill the other light warriors. When he finally does achieve ultimate power and kills the other light warriors, he accidentally kills [[The Messiah|White Mage]], the only thing in the universe he cares about. When the other light warriors and White Mage are resurrected, Black Mage soon loses his ultimate power.
* In ''[[8-Bit Theater|Eight Bit Theater]]'', [[Complete Monster|Black Mage]] is very powerful, but not very successful, and fails miserably at trying to kill the other light warriors. When he finally does achieve ultimate power and kills the other light warriors, he accidentally kills [[The Messiah|White Mage]], the only thing in the universe he cares about. When the other light warriors and White Mage are resurrected, Black Mage soon loses his ultimate power.
* In ''[[The Order of the Stick|Order of the Stick]]: [[Start of Darkness]]'', Redcloak can't die because it's a prequel, so his brother ends up paying for their evilness instead.
* In ''[[The Order of the Stick|Order of the Stick]]: [[Start of Darkness]]'', Redcloak can't die because it's a prequel, so his brother ends up paying for their evilness instead.


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