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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Or an extra who's so inconsequential that the writers haven't bothered to give you a story arc.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'd personally like to believe that I'm preparing to be the wise mentor for a younger hero.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

very much same. These tend to be the most interesting types of people.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Aww man, that means you're basically guaranteed to be killed by the villain, giving the hero an impetus to fight.

At least you'll give them a final nugget of wisdom with your last breath that will help the hero in a moment of crisis.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

I'll continue to guide them from the spirit realm 👻