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* ''WebVideo/RedactedSMP'': Povertybag and Debunky's dynamic; while Povertybag is terse and business-focused, Debunky is energetic and seems to get along well with the other members of the server. [[{{Jerkass}} Neither of them are particularly respectful towards others, though]].
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In ''WebAnimation/{{Lackadaisy}}:'' The Marigold gang's chilly ConsummateProfessional Mordecai suffers the company of his underlings, genial AffablyEvil {{Blood Knight}}s Nico and Serafine Savoy, who spend a CarChaseShootOut laughing, joking, and having the time of their lives while he sourly complains about being roped into unnecessary work due to their unseemly zeal.

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* In ''WebAnimation/{{Lackadaisy}}:'' The Marigold gang's chilly ConsummateProfessional Mordecai suffers the company of his underlings, genial AffablyEvil {{Blood Knight}}s Nico and Serafine Savoy, who spend a CarChaseShootOut laughing, joking, and having the time of their lives while he sourly complains about being roped into unnecessary work due to their unseemly zeal.
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* Inverted in the ''VideoGame/GalaxyAngel'' trilogy. Tact Mayers, the commander of the Elsior, is more laidback and approachable than his best friend and subcommander Lester Coolduras, who's the more serious of the duo. The characters often comment that Lester fits more the expectations of a commander than Tact does.

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* ''Literature/BrigScarletFlamingo'': Zig-zagged with the crew of the ''Red Drake''. For the pirates themselves, their captain Old Arnie is friendly and easy-going, in contrast with his first mate Joseph who has a much worse temper. For everyone else, though, Arnie is the guy who is okay with taking and holding hostages, while Joseph is firmly against such a practice and avoids harming people when not in an honest battle.



* ''Literature/{{Galactiquest}}'': Captain Galhardo is [[TheSpock strict, aloof, by-the-books]] and meticulous about his image as a competent leader while his lieutenant and younger brother Emil is more concerned about the crew having a good time. Exaggerating this is the captain's tendency [[TheShutIn not to show his face around the crew]].



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* ''Literature/BrigScarletFlamingo'': Zig-zagged with the crew of the ''Red Drake''. For the pirates themselves, their captain Old Arnie is friendly and easy-going, in contrast with his first mate Joseph who has a much worse temper. For everyone else, though, Arnie is the guy who is okay with taking and holding hostages, while Joseph is firmly against such a practice and avoids harming people when not in an honest battle.
* ''Literature/{{Galactiquest}}'': Captain Galhardo is [[TheSpock strict, aloof, by-the-books]] and meticulous about his image as a competent leader while his lieutenant and younger brother Emil is more concerned about the crew having a good time. Exaggerating this is the captain's tendency [[TheShutIn not to show his face around the crew]].
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* ''Manga/OnePiece'': Trafalgar Law is cool-headed and serious, while his crew is goofy, energetic, and prone to posing in a SuperSentaiStance. This contrast is most noticeable with him and Bepo, [[BearyFriendly the friendly and childish Polar Bear Mink]].
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In this dynamic, the subordinate will often be AFatherToHisMen, TheSocialExpert, or TheFace. In a villainous organization, the subordinate will be a NobleTopEnforcer or AffablyEvil if their kindness is genuine. If not, they'll be FauxAffablyEvil. If the leader becomes too strict or goes too far, expect the subordinate to stand up for the men. If the subordinate gets promoted to leader, they too might become hardened, distant and aloof. Contrast with CaptainSmoothAndSergeantRough, where the commander is the more friendly one of the group. Compare to TalkerAndDoer. SuperTrope to RudeHeroNiceSidekick.

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In this dynamic, the subordinate will often be AFatherToHisMen, TheSocialExpert, or TheFace. In a villainous organization, the subordinate will be a NobleTopEnforcer or AffablyEvil if their kindness is genuine. If not, they'll be FauxAffablyEvil. If the leader becomes too strict or goes too far, expect the subordinate to stand up for the men. If the subordinate gets promoted to leader, they too might become hardened, distant and aloof. Contrast with CaptainSmoothAndSergeantRough, where the commander is the more friendly one of the group. Compare to TalkerAndDoer. SuperTrope to RudeHeroNiceSidekick.
RudeHeroNiceSidekick. Can overlap with VileVillainLaughableLackey when applied to bad guys.
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* ''WebOriginal/BrigScarletFlamingo'': Zig-zagged with the crew of the ''Red Drake''. For the pirates themselves, their captain Old Arnie is friendly and easy-going, in contrast with his first mate Joseph who has a much worse temper. For everyone else, though, Arnie is the guy who is okay with taking and holding hostages, while Joseph is firmly against such a practice and avoids harming people when not in an honest battle.

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* ''WebOriginal/BrigScarletFlamingo'': ''Literature/BrigScarletFlamingo'': Zig-zagged with the crew of the ''Red Drake''. For the pirates themselves, their captain Old Arnie is friendly and easy-going, in contrast with his first mate Joseph who has a much worse temper. For everyone else, though, Arnie is the guy who is okay with taking and holding hostages, while Joseph is firmly against such a practice and avoids harming people when not in an honest battle.
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* A multiple-person variant in ''Literature/KnightsOfTheBorrowedDark'', with Vivian, the tough, abrasive, emotionally detached Malleus of the Dublin cadre contrasted with her three subordinates: cheerful joker Grey, protective GentleGiant Fuller Jack, and calm, steady D'Aubigny. [[spoiler:Begins to be subverted later on, as Vivian's newfound relationship with her son mellows her somewhat, while several horrific events culminating in D'Aubigny's death perform a hefty BreakTheCutie on the other two.]]



* A multiple-person variant in ''Literature/KnightsOfTheBorrowedDark'', with Vivian, the tough, abrasive, emotionally detached Malleus of the Dublin cadre contrasted with her three subordinates: cheerful joker Grey, protective GentleGiant Fuller Jack, and calm, steady D'Aubigny. [[spoiler:Begins to be subverted later on, as Vivian's newfound relationship with her son mellows her somewhat, while several horrific events culminating in D'Aubigny's death perform BreakTheCutie on the other two.]]
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* A multiple-person variant in ''Literature/KnightsOfTheBorrowedDark'', with Vivian, the tough, abrasive, emotionally detached Malleus of the Dublin cadre contrasted with her three subordinates: cheerful joker Grey, protective GentleGiant Fuller Jack, and calm, steady D'Aubigny. [[spoiler:Begins to be subverted later on, as Vivian's newfound relationship with her son mellows her somewhat, while several horrific events culminating in D'Aubigny's death perform BreakTheCutie on the other two.]]
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