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* ''Series/TheATeam'': B.A. Baracus.
* ''[[BabylonFive Babylon 5]]'' - G'Kar.

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* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': Willow, but she's an interesting case as she can fit as TheLancer, TheSmartGuy, and TheChick depending on what's needed, and who is around. However, she is repeatedly stated to be the heaviest hitter in the group once she properly develops her magic powers, even exceeding [[TheChosenOne Buffy]] herself.

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Willow, but she's an interesting case as she can fit as TheLancer, TheSmartGuy, and TheChick depending on what's needed, and who is around. However, she is repeatedly stated to be the heaviest hitter in the group once she properly develops her magic powers, even exceeding [[TheChosenOne Buffy]] herself.



* ''Series/{{Farscape}}'': D'Argo.

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* ''{{Misfits}}'': Kelly is '''far''' more violent and confrontational than any of the males in [[FiveManBand the group]], and was the only one to take decisive action when they were attacked by their AxCrazy probation worker, [[spoiler: killing him single-handedly by knocking him to the floor and kicking his head in, although he was about twice her size]]. She isn't physically large (she's about average height and build) or notably "butch", and does actually have quite a caring and sensitive personality. But she can often seem imposing due to her anger management issues and will blithely maul anyone who insults her - in fact, due to her power of {{telepathy}}, she will occasionally attack people just for ''thinking'' something that offends her in some way.

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* ''{{Misfits}}'': ''Series/{{Misfits}}'': Kelly is '''far''' more violent and confrontational than any of the males in [[FiveManBand the group]], and was the only one to take decisive action when they were attacked by their AxCrazy probation worker, [[spoiler: killing him single-handedly by knocking him to the floor and kicking his head in, although he was about twice her size]]. She isn't physically large (she's about average height and build) or notably "butch", and does actually have quite a caring and sensitive personality. But she can often seem imposing due to her anger management issues and will blithely maul anyone who insults her - in fact, due to her power of {{telepathy}}, she will occasionally attack people just for ''thinking'' something that offends her in some way.



* ''NoahsArc'': Alex is a class 4, being outspoken, boisterous and dramatic. Though kind, he is the most aggressive and confrontational of the group when threatened. He is also an EmotionalBruiser.
* ''PrisonBreak'': Linc.

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* ''NoahsArc'': ''Series/NoahsArc'': Alex is a class 4, being outspoken, boisterous and dramatic. Though kind, he is the most aggressive and confrontational of the group when threatened. He is also an EmotionalBruiser.
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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock's a JerkWithAHeartOfGold example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant (that shouldn't be [[BewaretheNiceOnes pushed too far]]) type and he does have BloodKnight tendencies since he is an adrenaline junkie. However, get them furious by messing with the other-you're in trouble.

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* ''Series/StargateUniverse'': Sgt. Greer

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* ''Series/{{Agents of SHIELD}}'': Grant Ward. He's recruited due to his stellar field record, and is usually the one who does the most fighting.

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** In the second season, after training from May, Skye begins to fill this role while May is busy as Coulson's NumberTwo. She's normally the one on overwatch, battles enemy agents in hand-to-hand, and near the end of the season gets [[TheOner one long shot]] of clearing a room of about a dozen hostiles by herself. [[spoiler:And that's not even getting into the powers she receives halfway through the season, which she doesn't have full control of, but are strong enough to bring down a building if she lets loose]].
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** Agent May also fills this role, as a CuteBruiser, especially since Grant has stopped being on active status with the team. She's a legendary badass in SHIELD (known as "the cavalry" for a spectacular solo rescue mission).
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* ''DoctorWho'': Rory Williams is a mix of a Class 2 and Class 5, particularly after he TookALevelInBadass.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock's a JerkWithAHeartOfGold example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant (that shouldn't be [[BewaretheNiceOnes pushed too far]]) type and he does have BloodKnight tendencies since he is an adrenaline junkie. However, get them furious by messing with the other-you're in trouble.
** John ''did'' kill two villains and threatened death on one of them, and Sherlock did kill Magnusson. [[WhatAnIdiot We know where that gets him.]]
** John's also TheLancer since [[CrowningMomentofHeartwarming grabs on to Moriarty and tells Sherlock to run-WHILE HE HAS A BOMB VEST strapped to him!]]
** John is also the ButtMonkey (somewhat.) Ironically, even though he's the ButtMonkey, Sherlock, of course, seems to like him as a friend, and [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim if he does something he doesn't want to do, it's for his friend's well-being.]]
** For the series's FiveManBand as a whole, Greg Lestrade serves as this in a metaphorical sense, as he is the one who actually arrests the criminals once Sherlock exposes them.



* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock's a JerkWithAHeartOfGold example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant (that shouldn't be [[BewaretheNiceOnes pushed too far]]) type and he does have BloodKnight tendencies since he is an adrenaline junkie. However, get them furious by messing with the other-you're in trouble.
** John ''did'' kill two villains and threatened death on one of them, and Sherlock did kill Magnusson. [[WhatAnIdiot We know where that gets him.]]
** John's also TheLancer since [[CrowningMomentofHeartwarming grabs on to Moriarty and tells Sherlock to run-WHILE HE HAS A BOMB VEST strapped to him!]]
** John is also the ButtMonkey (somewhat.) Ironically, even though he's the ButtMonkey, Sherlock, of course, seems to like him as a friend, and [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim if he does something he doesn't want to do, it's for his friend's well-being.]]
** For the series's FiveManBand as a whole, Greg Lestrade serves as this in a metaphorical sense, as he is the one who actually arrests the criminals once Sherlock exposes them.
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** For the TrueCompanions as a whole, Greg Lestrade serves as this in a metaphorical sense, as he is the one who actually arrests the criminals once Sherlock exposes them.

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* ''{{Series/Sherlock}}'': Greg Lestrade serves as this in a metaphorical sense, as he is the one who actually arrests the criminals once Sherlock exposes them.


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* ''{{Series/Sherlock}}'': Greg Lestrade serves as this in a metaphorical sense, as he is the one who actually arrests the criminals once Sherlock exposes them.
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* ''{{Sanctuary}}'': The aptly named Big Guy.
* ''TheSarahConnorChronicles'': [[RobotGirl Cameron]] fills in this role, which is ironic, as she is ''easily'' the smallest and most [[WaifFu waifish]] person in the entire cast.
* ''SeaPatrol'': Buffer, and more so his replacement Dutchy in season 4.

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* ''{{Sanctuary}}'': ''{{Series/Sanctuary}}'': The aptly named Big Guy.
* ''TheSarahConnorChronicles'': ''Series/TheSarahConnorChronicles'': [[RobotGirl Cameron]] fills in this role, which is ironic, as she is ''easily'' the smallest and most [[WaifFu waifish]] person in the entire cast.
* ''SeaPatrol'': ''Series/SeaPatrol'': Buffer, and more so his replacement Dutchy in season 4.
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** Also, to some extent, Zoe. Her husband mentions her being able to kill him with her pinky.
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** John is also the ButtMonkey (somewhat.) Ironically, even though he's the ButtMokey, Sherlock, of course, seems to like him as a friend, and [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim if he does something he doesn't want to do, it's for his friend's well-being.]]

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** John is also the ButtMonkey (somewhat.) Ironically, even though he's the ButtMokey, ButtMonkey, Sherlock, of course, seems to like him as a friend, and [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim if he does something he doesn't want to do, it's for his friend's well-being.]]
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**John is also the ButtMonkey (somewhat.) Ironically, even though he's the ButtMokey, Sherlock, of course, seems to like him as a friend, and [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim if he does something he doesn't want to do, it's for his friend's well-being.]]
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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock's an AntiHero JerkWithAHeartOfGold example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant (that shouldn't be [[BewaretheNiceOnes pushed too far]]) type and he does have BloodKnight tendencies since he is an adrenaline junkie. However, get them furious by messing with the other-you're in trouble.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock's an AntiHero a JerkWithAHeartOfGold example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant (that shouldn't be [[BewaretheNiceOnes pushed too far]]) type and he does have BloodKnight tendencies since he is an adrenaline junkie. However, get them furious by messing with the other-you're in trouble.

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** Castiel, as the strongest ally the Winchesters have, is often called upon to do the heavy lifting when the Winchesters come across monsters too strong for them to beat (this is made apparent in season 5 where Castiel mows down [[OurAngelsAreDifferent angels]] by the truckload in contrast to the boys who can barely defeat one). He's also the shortest of the main characters and is described as a "nerdy angel dude".



** Castiel, as the strongest ally the Winchesters have, is often called upon to do the heavy lifting when the Winchesters come across monsters too strong for them to beat (this is made apparent in season 5 where Castiel mows down [[OurAngelsAreDifferent angels]] by the truckload in contrast to the boys who can barely defeat one). He's also the shortest of the main characters and is described as a "nerdy angel dude".

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** Castiel, as the strongest ally the Winchesters have, is often called upon to do the heavy lifting when the Winchesters come across monsters too strong for them to beat (this is made apparent in season 5 where Castiel mows down [[OurAngelsAreDifferent angels]] by the truckload in contrast to the boys who can barely defeat one). He's also the shortest of the main characters and is described as a "nerdy angel dude".
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**John ''did'' kill two villains and threatened death on one of them, and Sherlock did kill Magnusson. [[WhatAnIdiot We know where that gets him.]]
**John's also TheLancer since [[CrowningMomentofHeartwarming grabs on to Moriarty and tells Sherlock to run-WHILE HE HAS A BOMB VEST strapped to him!]]

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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnes shouldn't be ticked off]] type) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]

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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnes shouldn't be ticked off]] type) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.toast.]]


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*''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock's an AntiHero JerkWithAHeartOfGold example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant (that shouldn't be [[BewaretheNiceOnes pushed too far]]) type and he does have BloodKnight tendencies since he is an adrenaline junkie. However, get them furious by messing with the other-you're in trouble.

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* ''Series/{{Arrow}}'': Oliver Queen, David Ramsey (not to be confused with financial advisor of the same name)



* ''{{Chuck}}'': John Casey is also a great example, though Sarah and Chuck function this way to some degree as well. It's really Casey mainly- the guy communicates mostly through grunting.
* ''{{CSI}}'': often it's been either Nick or Warrick.
* ''{{CSI NY}}'': usually Don Flack, with occasional Danny Messer as well.



* ''Series/{{Firefly}}'': Jayne Cobb.

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* ''Series/{{Firefly}}'': Jayne Cobb.Cobb, the brutal, thuggish mercenary on the team.



* ''Series/NCISLosAngeles'': Detective Deeks, Agents G Callen and Sam Hannah pretty much fit this trope like a glove.



* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer, since he's Sherlock's right-hand person due to him seeing service in Afghanistan (helps that he's a doctor) and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch the other]]-and [[OhCrap you're screwed.]]
** [[BadassAdorable John]] ''awesomely'' [[SherlockScan deduced]] [[TheDragon Sebastian Moran]] to be pretty capable of shooting Sherlock.
** And John ''handed ass twice'' two [[TooDumbToLive two villains.]]


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* ''Series/TheWestWing'': Joshua Lyman was the political equivalent of this trope in the Bartlett administration, functioning as the the President's attack dog and enforcer. Lacking subtlety, Josh was a political bludgeon, beating Congressmen, Senators, and Secretaries into line with threats, insults, and even outright blackmail.
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** John ''awesomely'' [[SherlockScan deduced]] [[TheDragon Sebastian Moran]] to be pretty capable of shooting Sherlock.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch the other]]-and you're screwed.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer TheLancer, since he's Sherlock's right-hand person due to him seeing service in Afghanistan (helps that he's a doctor) and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch the other]]-and [[OhCrap you're screwed.]]
**John ''awesomely'' [[SherlockScan deduced]] [[TheDragon Sebastian Moran]] to be pretty capable of shooting Sherlock.
**And John ''handed ass twice'' two [[TooDumbToLive two villains.]]
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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch the other]]-and you're screwed.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero JerkWithAHeartOfGold AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch the other]]-and you're screwed.
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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotonalCrutch the other]]-and you're screwed.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotonalCrutch [[LivingEmotionalCrutch the other]]-and you're screwed.
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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with the other-and you're screwed.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with [[LivingEmotonalCrutch the other-and other]]-and you're screwed.
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* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': Willow, but she's an interesting case as she can fit as TheLancer, TheSmartGuy, and TheChick depending on what's needed, and who is around. However, she is repeatedly stated to be the heaviest hitter in the group once she properly develops her magic powers, even exceeding Buffy herself.

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* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': Willow, but she's an interesting case as she can fit as TheLancer, TheSmartGuy, and TheChick depending on what's needed, and who is around. However, she is repeatedly stated to be the heaviest hitter in the group once she properly develops her magic powers, even exceeding Buffy [[TheChosenOne Buffy]] herself.
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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnesType shouldn't be screwed with]]) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]

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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnesType [[BewaretheNiceOnes shouldn't be screwed with]]) ticked off]] type) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]
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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnesType shouldn't be screwed with) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]

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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnesType shouldn't be screwed with) with]]) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]
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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]

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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the GentleGiant (that [[BewaretheNiceOnesType shouldn't be screwed with) and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]
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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with her brother-and you're screwed.

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** River fits the CuteBruiser type, as well as the ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend type. Mess with [[LivingEmotionalCrutch her brother-and brother]]-and [[CurbStompBattle you're screwed.]]
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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with the other-and you're screwed.

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* ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': Sherlock is an example of a two-person duo as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold JerkWithAHeartOfGold/AntiHero example and John's a CuteBruiser GentleGiant ([[BewaretheNiceOnes that shouldn't be pissed off)]] example, plus he's also TheLancer and has BloodKnight tendencies, since he is an adrenaline junkie. Mess with the other-and you're screwed.

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