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* '''Zig Zagged''': Evulz says he will spare Bob...but [[HairTriggerTemper also mentions that he changes his mind a lot,]] with the [[ImpliedDeathThreat implicit threat that Bob will be killed if he stays around any longer]]. Bob thinks better of it and leaves, but ends up being killed by TheDragon Drake, [[PoorCommunicationKills due to a miscommunication on Evulz's part.]] Upon hearing this, Evulz is disappointed, but not saddened, remarking that accidents happens and he'll clearly communicate who is to be spared next time.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Evulz says he will spare Bob... but [[HairTriggerTemper also mentions that he changes his mind a lot,]] with the [[ImpliedDeathThreat implicit threat that Bob will be killed if he stays around any longer]]. Bob thinks better of it and leaves, but ends up being killed by TheDragon Drake, [[PoorCommunicationKills due to a miscommunication on Evulz's part.]] Upon hearing this, Evulz is disappointed, but not saddened, remarking that accidents happens and he'll clearly communicate who is to be spared next time.
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** The only law Evulz respects is the idea that [[IGaveMyWord his word is his bond,]]and [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe he wants to reward Bob for his kindness.]]

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** The only law Evulz respects is the idea that [[IGaveMyWord his word is his bond,]]and bond,]] and [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe he wants to reward Bob for his kindness.]]
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** Bob will be spared… [[FateWorseThanDeath from death]]

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** [[CruelMercy Bob will be spared… spared…]] [[FateWorseThanDeath from death]]

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* '''Subverted''': Evulz tells Bob he will be spared. [[ImmediateSelfContradiction He then waves for his mooks to shoot Bob down.]]

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Evulz tells Bob he will be spared. [[ImmediateSelfContradiction He then waves for his mooks to shoot Bob down.]]]]
** Bob will be spared… [[FateWorseThanDeath from death]]
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** For the service of being a WorthyOpponent,Evulz offers to spare Bob's entire extended family.

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** For the service of being a WorthyOpponent,Evulz WorthyOpponent, Evulz offers to spare Bob's entire extended family.

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* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???The writers still have plans for Bob, but they realize they've pretty clearly set up Evulz to kill him. This is the only way to ensure he survives long enough to complete the planned arc.



* '''Implied''': Bob survived Evulz's scheme for some mysterious reason, but neither he nor the audience knows why.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Evulz drops this line into a casual conversation after Bob tells him a funny joke. Bob is confused and disturbed by the implications.



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** Evulz's plan doesn't allow him to spare Bob, so instead he promises he won't go after Bob's TrueCompanions after killing him.



* '''Lampshaded''': "That's kind of a cruddy reward-not that I'm' not grateful or anything..."
* '''Invoked''': Evulz decided to start sparring random victims as a PR move.

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* '''Lampshaded''': "That's kind of a cruddy reward-not reward -- not that I'm' I'm not grateful or anything..."
* '''Invoked''': Evulz decided to start sparring sparing random victims as a PR move.
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* '''Double Subverted''': Evulz stops his mooks before they can fire, just wanting to see to the look on Bob's face. He then orders them to stand down as he leaves.

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* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''':
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Evulz stops his mooks before they can fire, just wanting to see to the look on Bob's face. He then orders them to stand down as he leaves.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Evulz says this to anyone who helps him even in the slightest.

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
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Evulz says this to anyone who helps him even in the slightest.



* '''Justified''': The only law Evulz respects is the idea that [[IGaveMyWord his word is his bond,]]and [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe he wants to reward Bob for his kindness.]]

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The only law Evulz respects is the idea that [[IGaveMyWord his word is his bond,]]and [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe he wants to reward Bob for his kindness.]]



* '''Inverted''': IllKillYou

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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
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IllKillYou



* '''Exploited''': Bob knows Evulz's [[IGaveMyWord word his his bond,]] and so he can oppose his plans without fear from reprisal so long as he does one favor first.

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Bob knows Evulz's [[IGaveMyWord word his his bond,]] and so he can oppose his plans without fear from reprisal so long as he does one favor first.



* '''Reconstructed''': Recognising the issues with his trope, Bob demands that if he goes free, his family goes free as wel. Evulz is [[ActuallyPrettyFunny impressed by his gumption, and allows them all to go.]]

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* '''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed''':
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Recognising the issues with his trope, Bob demands that if he goes free, his family goes free as wel.well. Evulz is [[ActuallyPrettyFunny impressed by his gumption, and allows them all to go.]]



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'''YouWillBeSpared''': A villain offers to spare one of his would-be victims, for whatever reason.

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'''YouWillBeSpared''': '''Basic Trope''': A villain offers to spare one of his would-be victims, for whatever reason.
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* '''Defied''': "You've done me a great service... I will kill you ''first.'' [[DebetDetester I hate owing anyone ANYTHING."]]

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* '''Defied''': "You've done me a great service... I will kill you ''first.'' [[DebetDetester [[DebtDetester I hate owing anyone ANYTHING."]]



** [[BlueAndOrangeMorality Evulz,]] for his part is confused at why Bob is so angry: [[EvilCannotComprehendGood after all, he kept his word, didn't he?]] As a result, he keeps [sparing Bob well after he has become his enemy, in part to understand his viewpoint.

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** [[BlueAndOrangeMorality Evulz,]] for his part is confused at why Bob is so angry: [[EvilCannotComprehendGood after all, he kept his word, didn't he?]] As a result, he keeps [sparing sparing Bob well after he the latter has become his enemy, in part to understand his viewpoint.
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'''YouWillBeSpared''': A villain offers to spare one of his would-be victims, for whatever reason.
* '''Straight''': The muggle Bob helped Emperor Evulz with his latest scheme. In return, Evulz tells Bob he will be spared when he takes over the world.
* '''Exaggerated''': Evulz says this to anyone who helps him even in the slightest.
** Evulz minions are all working for specifically because he'll spare them for their service.
** For the service of being a WorthyOpponent,Evulz offers to spare Bob's entire extended family.
* '''Downplayed''': As thanks for Bob's service, Evulz immediately kills him quickly and painlessly so he will be spared the horror of seeing [[StoryboardingTheApocalypse his grand design.]]
* '''Justified''': The only law Evulz respects is the idea that [[IGaveMyWord his word is his bond,]]and [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe he wants to reward Bob for his kindness.]]
** Evulz wants someone to BringNewsBack to his allies and [[TheDreaded spread his reputation.]]
* '''Inverted''': IllKillYou
** [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness Bob is immediately killed after helping Evulz.]]
* '''Subverted''': Evulz tells Bob he will be spared. [[ImmediateSelfContradiction He then waves for his mooks to shoot Bob down.]]
* '''Double Subverted''': Evulz stops his mooks before they can fire, just wanting to see to the look on Bob's face. He then orders them to stand down as he leaves.
** Bob will be spared from [[MercyKill seeing what Evulz is about to do to his family.]]
* '''Parodied''': Whenever Evulz receives a favor, he says he'll kill his benefactor last. Eventually, he gets confused and has to consult a list to determine who, in fact, he will kill last.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Evulz says he will spare Bob...but [[HairTriggerTemper also mentions that he changes his mind a lot,]] with the [[ImpliedDeathThreat implicit threat that Bob will be killed if he stays around any longer]]. Bob thinks better of it and leaves, but ends up being killed by TheDragon Drake, [[PoorCommunicationKills due to a miscommunication on Evulz's part.]] Upon hearing this, Evulz is disappointed, but not saddened, remarking that accidents happens and he'll clearly communicate who is to be spared next time.
* '''Averted''': Evulz promises nothing.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': "That's kind of a cruddy reward-not that I'm' not grateful or anything..."
* '''Invoked''': Evulz decided to start sparring random victims as a PR move.
* '''Exploited''': Bob knows Evulz's [[IGaveMyWord word his his bond,]] and so he can oppose his plans without fear from reprisal so long as he does one favor first.
**Emperor Evulz is actually GoodRunningEvil, and uses this trope to seem evil even as he's [[PetTheDog being kind,]] as he intends to actually spare everyone.
* '''Defied''': "You've done me a great service... I will kill you ''first.'' [[DebetDetester I hate owing anyone ANYTHING."]]
* '''Discussed''': "Evulz is gonna keep him around just because he laughed at his bad jokes? Man, I never know what to expect from the boss."
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': Bob is spared... [[CruelMercy his family and friends aren't.]] Having lost everyone he knew and loved, Bob [[GenocideBackfire vows revenge on the man who dared to spare him,]] becoming Evulz's worst enemy.
* '''Reconstructed''': Recognising the issues with his trope, Bob demands that if he goes free, his family goes free as wel. Evulz is [[ActuallyPrettyFunny impressed by his gumption, and allows them all to go.]]
** [[BlueAndOrangeMorality Evulz,]] for his part is confused at why Bob is so angry: [[EvilCannotComprehendGood after all, he kept his word, didn't he?]] As a result, he keeps [sparing Bob well after he has become his enemy, in part to understand his viewpoint.
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