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** [[TokenEvilTeammate Markus]] chooses to [[FaceHeelTurn betray Hiro's Party]] and defects to TheEmpire, thinking that his methods and goals line up more with theirs than with those of Hiro's party, only to later [[HeelRealization realise]] that [[DefectorFromDecadence he doesn't agree with the empire's methods and goals as much as he thought]] and ultimately chooses to [[HeelFaceTurn defect back to Hiro's party]] who are [[EasilyForgiven more than happy to take him back]].

** [[FaceHeelTurn Markus defects]] to TheEmpire, thinking that his methods and goals line up more with theirs than with those of Hiro's party, only to later [[HeelRealization realise]] that [[DefectorFromDecadence he doesn't agree with the empire's methods and goals as much as he thought]] and [[HeelFaceTurn defects back to Hiro's party]] who are [[EasilyForgiven more than happy to take him back]].

** [[FaceHeelTurn Markus defects]] to TheEmpire, thinking that his methods and goals line up more with theirs than with those of Hiro's party, only to later [[HeelRealization realise]] that [[DefectorFromDecedance he doesn't agree with the empire's methods and goals as much as he thought]] and [[HeelFaceTurn defects back to Hiro's party]] who are [[EasilyForgiven more than happy to take him back]].

'''Basic Trope''': [[PlayerParty Party member]] [[FaceHeelTurn changes sides]], then [[HeelFaceTurn changes their mind]] and is welcomed back with open arms.
* '''Straight''': [[TheMole Markus]] reveals that he's actually an assassin from TheEmpire, backstabs [[TheHero Hiro]], and takes off. Hiro and [[TrueCompanions the rest]] track him down, [[DefeatMeansFriendship beat him up]], and welcome him back into their ranks.

* '''Subverted''': Hiro and the rest of the party take Markus back... then turn him over to the authorities at their earliest convenience or if that's not possible, beat the tar out of him and leave him by the side of the road.
* '''Double Subverted''': Hiro leaves Markus on his own after refusing entrance to the team... but returns later, usually in a BigDamnHeroes moment, to accept him anyway.

** It was a big misunderstanding: Markus overheard Hiro planning to firebomb a civilian center to kill Imperial Soldiers stationed there ... but missed the part where Hiro explained that the town was excavated.

** Markus only tried to betray Hiro because TheEmperor threatened to kill his family if he didn't. Hiro and the rest of the party agree they'd have done the same in his place.

* '''Justified''': Markus has skills they ''need'' to take down TheEmpire.

* '''Deconstructed''': Markus's actions -- and the way the heroes accepted him back so easily -- reflect poorly on the party as a whole. Civilians who heard of his misdeeds distrust the team and are much less willing to help them out. [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] takes advantage of this by claiming Markus was ''still'' working for him during a key battle, distracting the team with new waves of suspicion and distrust.

** While Markus is accepted back, the team members no longer trust him. They treat him like crap, ignore his existence entirely and any suspicion in the f=uture will be pointed directly to Markus.

* '''Double Subverted''': Hiro leaves Markus on his own after refusing entrance to the team... But returns later, usually in a BigDamnHeroes moment, to accept him anyway.

* '''Subverted''': Hiro and the rest of the party take Markus back... Then turn him over to the authorities at their earliest convenience or if that's not possible, beat the tar out of him and leave him by the side of the road.

* '''Parodied''': Markus backstabs Hiro, then apologizes. The team takes him back. Markus backstabs him again, then apologizes. The team takes him back. Wash, rinse, repeat. Bonus points if Markus looks like [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Grima Wormtongue]].

* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???

* '''Downplayed''': ???

* '''Parodied''': Markus backstabs Hiro, then apologizes. The team takes him back. Markus backstabs him again, then apologizes. The team takes him back. Wash, rinse, repeat. Bonus points if Markus looks like [[LordOfTheRings Grima Wormtongue]].

* '''Deconstructed''': Markus's actions -- and the way the heroes accepted him back so easily -- reflect poorly on the party as a whole. Civilians who heard of his misdeeds distrust the team and are much less willing to help them out. [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] takes advantage of this by claiming Markus was ''still'' working for him during a key battle, distracting the team with new waves of suspicion and distrust.
* '''Reconstructed''': After being EasilyForgiven, Markus works to prove himself ''worthy'' of that trust and becomes a faithful, loyal companion.

* '''Enforced''': [[WesternAnimation/{{Animaniacs}} Wheel of Morality]], turn turn turn, tell us [[AnAesop the lesson]] that we must learn: Forgiveness!

* '''Conversed''':
* '''Played For Laughs''': ???

Back to WelcomeBackTraitor.

* '''Exaggerated''': Markus ''killed'' [[CrutchCharacter Jackson]] and [[MauveShirt Aniline]], torched Hiro's DoomedHometown, and [[KickTheDog dropkicks]] [[TeamPet Cuddlebun]] [[KillerRabbit the Flaming Hare]]. Hiro ''still'' takes him back.

* '''Subverted''': Hiro and the rest of the party take Markus back... Then turn him over to the authorities at their earliest convenience, or, if that's not possible, beat the crap out of him and leave him by the side of the road.

* '''Parodied''':
** Andy backstabs Beth, then apologises. The team takes him back. Andy then backstabs Chris, and apologises. The team takes him back. Etcetera. Bonus points if Andy looks like Grima Wormtongue.
** Or has a ''[[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast name]]'' like Grima Wormtongue.
* '''Deconstructed''': Markus's actions -- and the way the heroes accepted him back so easily -- reflect poorly on the party as a whole. Civilians who heard of his misdeeds distrust the team and are much less willing to help them out. Emperor Evulz takes advantage of this by claiming Markus was ''still'' working for him during a key battle, distracting the team with new waves of suspicion and distrust.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Hiro and [[WhiteMagicianGirl Serah]] forgive him immediately, but [[BlackMagicianGirl Barbara]], [[TheCutie Candy]] and Cuddlebun don't, while [[BoisterousBruiser Blazer]] and [[MysteriousWaif Wendy]] aren't sure ''what'' to think.
* '''Averted''': Markus doesn't want to come back, Hiro doesn't ask him.
* '''Enforced''': [[WesternAnimation/{{Animaniacs}} Wheel of Morality]], turn turn turn, tell us [[AnAesop the lesson]] that we [[ExecutiveMeddling must]] learn: Forgiveness!
* '''Lampshaded''': Hiro: "Markus, I have to welcome you back, because ''that's what heroes do''. We ''forgive'' people. Now lets see if you can keep that forgiveness."
* '''Invoked''': Markus: "Hiro, please welcome me back! You have to, you're [[NoFourthWall the protagonist of a childrens' show]]!"
* '''Defied''': Hiro: "Markus, I should let you rejoin us. I should forgive you, as it is the way of a hero... But I will ''never'' forgive you, you [[ITakeOffenseToThatLastOne bunny-rabbit kicking]] son of a sandworm!"

* '''Played For Drama:''' The ''rest'' of the team deserts Hiro for welcoming back the traitor, and now Hiro is alone with someone he still doesn't trust.

* '''Straight''': [[TheMole Markus]] reveals that he's actually an assassin from TheEmpire, backstabs [[TheHero Hiro]], and takes off. Hiro and [[{{Nakama}} the rest]] track him down, [[DefeatMeansFriendship beat him up]], and welcome him back into their ranks.

* '''Parodied''': Andy backstabs Beth, then apologises. The team takes him back. Andy then backstabs Chris, and apologises. The team takes him back. Etcetera. Bonus points if Andy looks like Grima Wormtongue.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Hiro and [[StaffChick Serah]] forgive him immediately, but [[BlackMagicianGirl Barbara]], [[TheCutie Candy]] and Cuddlebun don't, while [[BoisterousBruiser Blazer]] and [[MysteriousWaif Wendy]] aren't sure ''what'' to think.

* '''Enforced''': [[{{Animaniacs}} Wheel of Morality]], turn turn turn, tell us [[AnAesop the lesson]] that we [[ExecutiveMeddling must]] learn: Forgiveness!

* '''Conversed''': ???

* '''Played For Drama:''' ???