Quotes / Bait-and-Switch Compassion

Mario: Well at least your brother isn't gonna die because of you!
Donkey Kong: At least you're not gonna die with your dad thinking you're a joke.
Mario: Yeah, well, my dad thinks I'm a joke too.
DK: Yeah, well... YOUR DAD'S RIGHT!

— The Super Mario Bros. Movie

"I don't want to see you die. Which is why, I'm going to leave the room."

— Forge, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves