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* ''Fanfic/VoyagesOfTheWildSeaHorse'': Ryoga Hibiki is hands down the most skeptical of the decisions made by Ranma Saotome as acting captain of the Kamikaze Pirates, as well as usually the most hostile towards Ranma's ideas, cynical about his latest scheme, defeatist about the odds, and quick to remind Ranma of his failures. But he still commits to doing his best to help out, and even turns down an offer to be simply put ashore to live a safe life whilst the rest of the crew brave the dangers of the [[DeathWorld Grand Line]] looking for the One Piece. He was even appointed First Mate ''because'' of his default attitude towards Ranma being best classed as "simmering resentment".
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* ''ComicBook/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy2008:'' While Gamora's initial impression is she has ''no'' faith in the team, she proves willing to let herself be ''set on fire'' to accomplish a mission and save the team. As she points out, it's pretty rude to question her devotion after that.
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* In ComicBook/UltimateMarvel, Tony Stark/Iron Man's butler, Jarvis. [[spoiler: Until he, y'know, died.]]
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* ''Fanfic/ArcCorp'' has Blake serve as this to Jaune, with them both being members of a TheMenInBlack-style organization. Despite her originally believing that he's totally incompetent, she still follows his lead and trusts his judgement even when skeptical, and they soon become close enough that Blake isn't shy about making it clear that her loyalties lie firmly with her best friend rather than the organization as a whole, fully willing to break company rules and etiquette when needed to defend and protect him.
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According to the theory of {{Dramatica}}, two archetypal roles are "Sidekick" and "Skeptic". The Sidekick supports you no matter what and conveys positive feedback (you can do this, everything's gonna be okay). Conversely, the Skeptic (who may still support you) conveys mostly negative feedback (this'll never work, you've [[NiceJobBreakingItHero screwed it all up]], we're all gonna die) and not so strictly balanced against a more positive role. Sometimes this pessimism can batter down and demoralize the hero; at other times, it keeps him grounded, helps him remember the stakes, and even strengthens his resolve for the long journey ahead.[[note]]Consider Puddleglum in ''Literature/TheSilverChair.''[[/note]] The negative commentary may contain useful warnings against mistakes the hero would otherwise make; also, learning to put up with some booing from the home crowd can ensure that the Hero doesn't fold once the BigBad starts his little [[BreakThemByTalking mind games]].
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According to the theory of {{Dramatica}}, Website/{{Dramatica}}, two archetypal roles are "Sidekick" and "Skeptic". The Sidekick supports you no matter what and conveys positive feedback (you can do this, everything's gonna be okay). Conversely, the Skeptic (who may still support you) conveys mostly negative feedback (this'll never work, you've [[NiceJobBreakingItHero screwed it all up]], we're all gonna die) and not so strictly balanced against a more positive role. Sometimes this pessimism can batter down and demoralize the hero; at other times, it keeps him grounded, helps him remember the stakes, and even strengthens his resolve for the long journey ahead.[[note]]Consider Puddleglum in ''Literature/TheSilverChair.''[[/note]] The negative commentary may contain useful warnings against mistakes the hero would otherwise make; also, learning to put up with some booing from the home crowd can ensure that the Hero doesn't fold once the BigBad starts his little [[BreakThemByTalking mind games]].
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* In ''WebVideo/SMPLive'', Connor is this to Schlatt. He's extremely loyal to him to the point of risking his own life for him, but will still shoot snarky comments his way any chance he can get.
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* [[OnlySaneWoman Bianca]] in ''Fanfic/TheStoryOfApolloDaphneAndLucaAnItalianTragedy'' is a [[DeadpanSnarker sharp-tongued, quick-witted]] and [[BrutalHonestybbrutally honest]] young girl who is nonetheless a precious ally to Vincenzo [[spoiler: in order to make him realize the crush he's developing on Luca]].
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** ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}} embodies this trope so thoroughly, he's almost a better example of TheStarscream. For years, he served under the leadership of ComicBook/CaptainAmerica and disputed every judgment call wing-head made, no matter how trivial, and never failed to punctuate his complaints by claiming that he would make a much better leader. Even after Hawkeye got to lead his own team of Avengers, these arguments still cropped up every time he had to step back into a supporting role.
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** ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}} embodies this trope so thoroughly, that he's almost a better example of TheStarscream. For years, he served under the leadership of ComicBook/CaptainAmerica and disputed every judgment call the wing-head made, no matter how trivial, and never failed to punctuate his complaints by claiming that he would make a much better leader. Even after Hawkeye got to lead his own team of Avengers, these arguments still cropped up every time he had to step back into a supporting role.
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* In ''ComicBook/XMen'', ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} serves this role towards ComicBook/{{Cyclops|MarvelComics}}. For a while in Wolverine's own book, ComicBook/{{Jubilee|MarvelComics}} was his very own Sarcastic Devotee.
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* In ''ComicBook/XMen'', ''ComicBook/XMen'': ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} serves this role towards ComicBook/{{Cyclops|MarvelComics}}. For a while in Wolverine's own book, ComicBook/{{Jubilee|MarvelComics}} was his very own Sarcastic Devotee.
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** Rattrap is very critical of Optimus Primal, questioning Primal's leadership skills and loyalty radar (particularly in relation to [[NobleDemon Dinobot]] and [[DarkActionGirl Blackarachnia]]) at various times. However, he would never in a million years betray Optimus or try to usurp command from him. [[IfYouDieICallYourStuff His living quarters are fair game, though.]] His CatchPhrase is "We're all gonna die." Of course, since he was elected as Optimus' second should something happen, this makes his loyalty to Optimus as much self-preservation as anything.
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** Rattrap is very critical of Optimus Primal, questioning Primal's leadership skills and loyalty radar (particularly in relation to [[NobleDemon Dinobot]] and [[DarkActionGirl Blackarachnia]]) at various times. However, he would never in a million years betray Optimus or try to usurp command from him. [[IfYouDieICallYourStuff His living quarters are fair game, though.]] His CatchPhrase catchphrase is "We're all gonna die." Of course, since he was elected as Optimus' second should something happen, this makes his loyalty to Optimus as much self-preservation as anything.
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* Franchise/{{Batman}}'s trusted butler (and surrogate father) Alfred is perhaps one of the most (in)famous of such characters.
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* In ''ComicBook/XMen'', ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} serves this role towards Cyclops.ComicBook/{{Cyclops|MarvelComics}}. For a while in Wolverine's own book, ComicBook/{{Jubilee|MarvelComics}} was his very own Sarcastic Devotee.
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* ''VideoGame/{{Anachronox}}'': Being physically dead and reduced to a hologram leaves Fatima with limited options for entertainment, besides being snarky while assisting Boots.
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* Shane Madej of ''WebVideo/BuzzFeedUnsolved'' is the resident AgentScully to Ryan Bergara's AgentMulder, having little to no belief in the supernatural and frequently teasing Ryan's fear of ghosts and demons, with most of his participation in their ghost hunts being to [[TheGadfly dick around and taunt the supposed ghosts]]. [[VitriolicBestBuds It's still all in good fun]], and he willingly follows Ryan around the country in the hopes of encountering something spooky.
