Line #0 Quotes/RefusalOfTheCall


1	-> '''Katara:''' Why didn't you tell us you were the Avatar?\
2	'''Aang:''' Because... I never wanted to be.
3	-->-- ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender''
4
5	->'''Tenzin:''' Well you're so much more than just a Farmer now. Harmonic Convergence changed everything, you represent the future of a culture that is being reborn: you're going to help us rebuild the Air Nation.\
6	'''Kuon:''' I'm going to do what now? The only thing I'm planning to rebuild is my barn.\
7	'''Tenzin:''' [[ButThouMust But you must come with us to The Northern Air Temple.]]\
8	'''Kuon:''' Well I can't do that, I have a family and a farm.\
9	'''Tenzin:''' [[NoListeningSkills Of course you can come!]] This is of the utmost importance. Your wife will understand.\
10	''...''\
11	'''Kuon:''' I think there's been some sort of misunderstanding I'm not going ''with'' you. I might be able to Airbend, but I'm no Air ''Nomad''. I'm no Monk.\
12	'''Tenzin:''' Sir you must understand: you're an Airbender now, and there are thousands of years of culture you must learn about, skills you must master.\
13	'''Kuon:''' You expect me to abandon my entire life? My Family? '''NO!''' No sir, I am not going anywhere with you. [[GetOut And I think it's best that you leave!]]
14	-->--''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''
15
16	->''"I know I'm supposed to do something [[TheHero heroic]] and badass, but I'm just not feeling it..."''
17	-->-- '''Cloud Strife''', an early ''Anime/FinalFantasyVIIAdventChildren'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-79eHagBuEQ parody]]
18
19	->''"This looks like a job for... the Proper Authorities!" (walks off-screen)''
20	-->-- '''[[WebVideo/TheSpoonyExperiment The Spoony One]]''', parodying the 1979 movie ''[[Film/CaptainAmerica1979 Captain America II: Death Too Soon]]''
21
22	->'''Gandalf:''' I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.\
23	'''Bilbo:''' I should think so -- in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!
24	-->-- ''Literature/TheHobbit''
25
26	->'''August:''' You're our only hope!\
27	'''Emma:''' Then you're all screwed.
28	-->-- ''Series/OnceUponATime''
29
30	->''"I've got to hand it to you, you've got quite the unbreakable spirit! I mean, I'm not nearly as brave as you. If I was in your capably nimble shoes, I'd say 'To Heck with Hatty and my friends! They'll be fine!' Then I'd pack myself a nice bag lunch, show these cats my ''faaavourite'' finger, and I'd make like horse turds and hit the trail."''
31	-->-- '''Narrator''', ''VideoGame/BattleBlockTheater''
32
33	->'''Spottswoode:''' So now you see why we need ''you.'' We will disguise you as a terrorist and take you deep into the Middle East. If you acting is successful, you'll be able to get us all the information we need to stop this whole thing from happening. Of course, if you're not interested... ''(gestures to his left) there's the door.''\
34	''({{beat}})''\
35	'''Gary:''' Alright. Thanks. ''(walks out the door)''\
36	'''Spottswoode:''' Huh.
37	-->-- ''Film/TeamAmericaWorldPolice''
38
39	->''''"Very well, Zeke. You are now on a quest."'' Spoke the Eye’s presence. It continued to stare, not maliciously, but rather knowing and questioning at the same instant. ''"The Hoenn Region is about to be threatened, and YOU will protect it.”''\
40	"WHAT?!" I yelled [[DreamSequence in my head]]. "I’m just moving to Hoenn! I doubt that we’ve even arrived yet! HOW THE BALLS DO YOU EXPECT ME TO SAVE A PLACE THAT I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT?!"''
41	-->-- ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' [[http://zekeplayspokemon.tumblr.com/post/89844621154/begin-the-zeke-locke-until-i-come-up-with-a-better fanfiction]]
42
43	->''"I am not yer Chosen, horse. Get off my farm."''
44	-->-- ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2149639/1/A-Choice-not-Taken "A Choice Not Taken"]]'', a ''Literature/HeraldsOfValdemar'' fanfic
45
46	->'''Geordi:''' Look, Doc, we can't do this without you!\
47	'''Cochrane:''' I don't care. I don't want to be a statue.
48	-->-- ''Film/StarTrekFirstContact''
49
50	->'''Pablo:''' You can't outrun evil, Ash!\
51	'''Ash:''' Watch me!
52	-->-- ''Series/AshVsEvilDead''
53
54	->''"My doctor says that I have a malformed public-duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fibre," Ford muttered to himself, "and that I am therefore excused from saving Universes."''
55	-->-- ''Literature/LifeTheUniverseAndEverything''
56
57	->''"I'M NOT A FUCKING WIZARD!"''
58	-->-- ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKNhPpUR0Pg You're a Wizard, Harry]]''
59
60	->''"If wearing superhero tights means sparing psychopaths, then maybe I wasn't meant to wear 'em."''
61	-->-- '''Deadpool''', ''Film/Deadpool2016''
62
63	->'''Obi-Wan Kenobi:''' You must learn the ways of the Force if you are to come with me to Alderaan.\
64	'''Luke Skywalker:''' Alderaan? I'm not going to Alderaan, I've got to get home. It's late, I'm in for it as it is.\
65	'''Obi-Wan:''' I need your help, Luke. ''She'' needs your help. I'm getting too old for this sort of thing.\
66	(''Obi-Wan stares at Luke'')\
67	'''Luke:''' Listen, I can't get involved, I've got work to do. It's not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there's nothing I can do about it now. (''sighs'') It's all such a long way from here...\
68	'''Obi-Wan:''' That's your uncle talking.\
69	'''Luke:''' Oh, boy, my uncle... How am I ever gonna explain this?\
70	'''Obi-Wan:''' Learn about the Force, Luke.\
71	(''Luke starts to walk away when he turns back'')\
72	'''Luke:''' Listen, I'll take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport to Mos Eisley or wherever you're going.\
73	'''Obi-Wan:''' (''nodding'') You must do what you feel is right, of course.
74	-->-- ''Franchise/StarWars'' Episode IV: ''Film/ANewHope''
75
76	->'''Luke Skywalker:''' I know all about the dark side, Cade. More than ''you'' do. You wouldn't ''have'' to go there to heal, not if you were at peace with yourself. If you completed your training, if you had just accepted your legacy --!\
77	'''Cade Skywalker:''' Be a Skywalker?! That's turned out ''real'' well for our family, hasn't it?! Killed my father -- and [[Characters/StarWarsDarthVaderAndServants look what it did]] to ''[[Characters/StarWarsAnakinSkywalker yours]]!'' Be a ''Jedi?!'' Why?! I've read the histories! Time and again, the galaxy -- which we served -- turned against us! And we keep coming back for more! That's real clever of us, isn't it?!\
78	'''Luke:''' Spare me. I ''lived'' a lot of those histories you've read. I know what sacrifices were made. I know what the victories ''cost.'' ''Every'' generation has its challenges to face, its own battles to win. Why should yours be any different? Running away from your responsibilities won't solve anything!\
79	'''Cade:''' Just shut up and leave me alone!
80	-->-- ''ComicBook/StarWarsLegacy'' #3, "Broken, Part Three"
81
82	->'''Erik Lehnsherr:''' Excuse me, I'm Erik Lehnsherr...\
83	'''Charles Xavier:''' Charles Xavier.\
84	'''[[spoiler:Logan Howlett]]:''' [[PrecisionFStrike Go fuck yourself.]]
85	-->-- ''Film/XMenFirstClass''
86
87	->'''Rick:''' Ugh, this sucks.\
88	'''Morty:''' God, tell me about it.\
89	'''Rick:''' Oh man, if ''you're'' not into it...\
90	'''Morty:''' What do you mean? Why would ''I'' be into it? It's lame!\
91	'''Rick:''' You're into lame stuff, Morty! I thought young dumb people considered it an honor to work for presidents or whatever the shit.\
92	'''Morty:''' Maybe the first few times, but this just sucks.\
93	'''Rick:''' He treats us like [[Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} Ghostbusters!]]\
94	'''Morty:''' We should talk to him.\
95	'''Rick:''' Yeah, that sounds fun. Let's set some boundaries with the spoiled control freak that thinks he runs the world and orders drone strikes to cope with his insecurity.\
96	'''Morty:''' It's either that or more of this.\
97	'''Rick:''' [[TakeAThirdOption Third choice?]] [[Videogame/{{Minecraft}} Minecraft.]]\
98	'''Morty:''' You like it now?\
99	'''Rick:''' Gotta be honest, Morty; it's growing on me.
100	-->-- ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'' "The Rickurian Mortydate"
101
102	-> '''[[ComicBook/IronMan Tony Stark]]:''' I wish you'd come here to ask me something else. Anything else. I'm honestly happy to see you guys, it's just...\
103	'''[[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Steve Rogers]]:''' Tony, I get it. And I'm happy for you, I really am. But this is a second chance.\
104	'''Tony:''' I got my second chance right here, Cap. Can't roll the dice on it.
105	-->-- ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' [[spoiler: Tony changes his mind later.]]
106
107	->'''Happy Hogan:''' Nick Fury's calling you.\
108	(''Peter turns around as he hears his cellphone buzzing'')\
109	'''Peter Parker:''' I don't wanna really want to talk to Nick Fury.\
110	'''Happy Hogan:''' Answer the phone.\
111	'''Peter Parker:''' Why?\
112	'''Happy Hogan:''' Because if you don't talk to him, then I have to and I don't want to talk to him. (''Peter picks up the phone and hits the "refuse" option'') ...you sent Nick Fury to voicemail?\
113	'''Peter Parker:''' (''[[ScrewThisImOuttaHere making a hasty retreat]]'') I gotta go!\
114	'''Happy Hogan:''' You ''do not ghost Nick Fury''!
115	-->-- ''Film/SpiderManFarFromHome''
116
117	->''Europe doesn't really need a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.''
118	-->-- '''Peter''', ''Film/SpiderManFarFromHome''
119
120	->"Will you come with me offworld? There's a job that must be done; it's my job, but I'm going to need help. You're the only one who can give me that help."\
121	[[TheAnticipator "Now refuse," he added]] as Brion started to answer.
122	-->-- ''Planet of the Damned'', by Creator/HarryHarrison
123
124	->''And she felt it too, pulsing through her veins, the mantle that was within her reach. His judgement she had ended for there was only one fit to pass it in these chambers, and it was the Warden of the West. Even the burning against her palm seemed distant, like her flesh was being filled with something – no. No. She fought the pull, the inevitability, everything it entailed. She fought it tooth and nail. There was nothing greater than this, this flesh, this moment and this place and the laws that bound them all. She had only one master, and it was the Principate of Procer. The coin burned into her flesh and she cast it down. The White Knight’s face went ashen.\
125	“This is,” Cordelia said, “the Principate of Procer. We rule with accord and law, we mete out the same justice to the highest soul and the lowest. We fail that principle, often and utterly, as men and women have failed principles since the First Dawn. But I will not renounce it: not for a day, not for an hour, nor for a single breath. This land will know no queen, no empress, no pale-clad warden to stand above all others.”''
126	-->-- ''Literature/APracticalGuideToEvil''
127
128	->''I can hear you... but I won't.\
129	Some look for trouble, while others don't.\
130	[[TheHighQueen There's a]] [[RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething thousand]] [[TheAtoner reasons]] I should go about my day,\
131	And ignore your whispers, which I wish would go away.\
132	[[ArbitrarySkepticism You're not a voice]], you're just a ringing in my ear,\
133	And if I heard you ([[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial which I don't]]), I'm spoken for, I fear.\
134	Everyone I've ever loved is here within these walls.\
135	I'm sorry, secret siren, but I'm blocking out your calls.\
136	[[EarnYourHappyEnding I've had my adventure]], I don't need something new,\
137	I'm afraid of what I'm risking if I follow you\
138	Into the unknown!''
139	-->--'''Queen Elsa of Arendelle''', ''WesternAnimation/FrozenII'', "Into the Unknown"
140
141	->'''Eryn''': Nice to meet you. My name's Eryn. I'm a fairy!\
142	'''Fang''': ...Gimme some food.\
143	'''Eryn''': I am the life that resides in the Fury you hold in your hand. What's your name?\
144	'''Fang''': ...I'm Fang. Gimme some food.\
145	'''Eryn''': Nice to meet you, Fang. That sword belongs to you now, and with it, my power is yours as well. From this day forward, you are now a Fencer. You're going to help me collect the Furies.\
146	'''Fang''': Hey, wait a minute! I shut my mouth and let you give your little spiel, but this is where I draw the line! A Fencer? No one decides my fate except me. Now, hurry up and make with the food!
147	-->--''VideoGame/FairyFencerF''
148
149	->'''Ashelin:''' Jak, your friends need you. ''I'' need you.\
150	'''Jak:''' The city threw me out, remember? They can rot for all I care.\
151	'''Ashelin:''' But what about your--\
152	'''Jak:''' Forget it! Just leave! I have new friends now.\
153	'''Ashelin:''' [[ThatManIsDead So the hero I knew did die in the desert]], or was it long before that? (''hands him the Seal of Mar'') Don't you remember who you are?\
154	'''Jak:''' (''briefly stares at the Seal, then turns away'') I'm through saving the world.
155	-->--''VideoGame/Jak3''
156
157	->'''Jason:''' I know what you're going to say. You want my help, right?
158	->'''Jason:''' '''Forget it!'''
159	->'''Jason:''' I'm not going on another so-called hero's journey for the privilege of getting myself killed! Just because I'm a Servant now doesn't mean I don't still feel pain and fear. And I'm definitely not so stupid to throw my life away on a fool's errand!
160	-->-- ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''
161
162	->''"I told you I don't want to join your super-secret boy band."''
163	-->--'''[[ComicBook/IronMan Tony Stark]]''' on '''[[ComicBook/TheAvengers the Avenger Initiative]]''', ''Film/IronMan2''
164
165	->''"I'm the chosen one. And I choose to be shopping."''
166	-->--'''Buffy Summers''', ''Film/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''
167
168	->'''Kee:''' It is your destiny to seek the Golden Child!\
169	'''Chandler Jarrell:''' Yeah, and it's your destiny to seek professional help!
170	-->--''Film/TheGoldenChild''
171
172	->'''natalieironside:''' What's the trope name for when someone finds out they're the Chosen One™ and is like "No, thank you" and goes and does something else\
173	'''iatk2:''' Common Sense\
174	'''tuomey:''' gifted kid burnout\
175	'''neosilverthorn:''' Refusal Of The Call is the actual trope name. Usually followed by the tropes of TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive and YouCantFightFate.\
176	'''silver-flame-alchemist:''' The Call is Trying to Contact you about your Destiny's Extended Warranty.
177	-->--[[https://silver-flame-alchemist.tumblr.com/post/676629042629312512/the-call-is-trying-to-contact-you-about-your Tumblr exchange]]
178
179	-> I refuse to answer a'' [[LiteralMetaphor literal]] ''call to adventure, Morty. Let it go to voicemail!
180	-->-- '''Rick''', ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty''

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