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** Just because Zed has standards doesn't mean his coworkers do; Agent Zeno accepts the assignment no problem.
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** Just because Zed has standards doesn't mean his coworkers do; Agent Zeno Zane accepts the assignment no problem.
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** Zed [[SpyVersusSpy goes after Zeno]] to keep the kid safe.
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** Zed [[SpyVersusSpy goes after Zeno]] Zane]] to keep the kid safe.
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* '''Discussed''': Agents Zed and [[TheSociopath Zeno]] talk about what they wouldn't do for the Agency. [[BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork It's a real eye-opener for Zed]].
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* '''Discussed''': Agents Zed and [[TheSociopath Zeno]] Zane]] talk about what they wouldn't do for the Agency. [[BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork It's a real eye-opener for Zed]].
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* '''Invoked''': Zed is tired of the spy life. While he's not averse to[[DirtyBusiness doing what needs to be done]], feigning moral outrage is a good way of saving face and leaving the job on his own terms.
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* '''Invoked''': Zed is tired of the spy life. While he's not averse to[[DirtyBusiness to [[DirtyBusiness doing what needs to be done]], feigning moral outrage is a good way of saving face and leaving the job on his own terms.
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* '''Zig Zagged''': At first, Zed is perfectly fine with following orders... until he meets [[CheerfulChild the kid]], whose situation is [[BlatantLies not at all what was reported by the Agency]]. After seeing this, Zed begins to[[HeelRealization question his position in the Agency]], eventually leading to him rebelling against the assignment and his handlers.
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* '''Zig Zagged''': At first, Zed is perfectly fine with following orders... until he meets [[CheerfulChild the kid]], whose situation is [[BlatantLies not at all what was reported by the Agency]]. After seeing this, Zed begins to[[HeelRealization to [[HeelRealization question his position in the Agency]], eventually leading to him rebelling against the assignment and his handlers.
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* '''Lampshaded''': "What did you expect [[AntiHero me]] to do when I heard the words '[[ThatsAnOrder]]'?"
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* '''Lampshaded''': "What did you expect [[AntiHero me]] to do when I heard the words '[[ThatsAnOrder]]'?" 'ThatsAnOrder'?"
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'''Basic Trope''': A character (often a villianous one) is told to do carry out his own deeds himself, often after an order is given that is [[EveryoneHasStandards too much for the underling to bear]].
* '''Straight''': After years of loyal service to [[OmniscientCouncilOfVagueness The Agency]], Agent Zed tells them to [[ScrewThisImOutOfHere solve the next world crisis themselves]] and [[ResignInProtest resigns]] when they tell him to [[DeadlyEuphemism "liquidate"]] a [[WouldHurtAChild ten-year-old target living in an orphanage]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Zed is so offended by the order he kidnaps [[DaChief his superior officer]] and attempts to make him do the deed himself.
* '''Downplayed''': Zed grumbles, but when push comes to shove, he goes through with the mission. His job may be a repulsive one, but it needs doing, [[IDidWhatIHadToDo no matter what the cost]].
* '''Justified''': Zed may be a less-than-moral secret agent, [[EveryoneHasStandards but even he draws the line at kids]].
* '''Inverted''': No matter what order is given, [[JustFollowingOrders Zed obeys]]. The kid is wasted via [[BoomHeadshot a well-placed sniper shot]].
* '''Subverted''': After being given [[ColdEquation a more thorough assessment of the situation]], Zed has a change of mind and agrees to the assignment.
* '''Parodied''': Zed is only concerned about [[OnlyInItForTheMoney the low dividend for the assignment]]. Once they up his paycheck's amount, he's fine doing it.
* '''Zig Zagged''': At first, Zed is perfectly fine with following orders... until he meets [[CheerfulChild the kid]], whose situation is [[BlatantLies not at all what was reported by the Agency]]. After seeing this, Zed begins to[[HeelRealization question his position in the Agency]], eventually leading to him rebelling against the assignment and his handlers.
* '''Averted''': Zed is never pushed to step beyond his moral code.
* '''Enforced''': Zed's [[FriendToAllChildren soft spot for kids]] is his only remaining link to [[MoralityChain the world of morality]]. If he loses that, there's nothing left but a killing machine.
* '''Lampshaded''': "What did you expect [[AntiHero me]] to do when I heard the words '[[ThatsAnOrder]]'?"
* '''Invoked''': Zed is tired of the spy life. While he's not averse to[[DirtyBusiness doing what needs to be done]], feigning moral outrage is a good way of saving face and leaving the job on his own terms.
* '''Exploited''': The Agency [[SecretTestOfCharacter only offered him the assignment to test his scruples]] as part of vetting for a promotion.
* '''Defied''': Resignations are [[ResignationsNotAccepted anathema to the Agency]], and Zed is made to comply with the order using the [[MoralityChip "Agent override tool"]].
* '''Discussed''': Agents Zed and [[TheSociopath Zeno]] talk about what they wouldn't do for the Agency. [[BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork It's a real eye-opener for Zed]].
* '''Conversed''': Zed gives a thorough objection to his assignment, culminating in his resignation when his superiors [[EvilCannotComprehendGood don't get the message]].
* '''Implied''': Zed accepts the assignment and heads for the target, only to divert at the last second and disappear off the grid.
* '''Deconstructed''': The kid is [[TykeBomb bad news]], and has [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior already proven himself to be a major threat]] despite only being ten. Since Zed doesn't put a stop to him, he grows up and becomes [[FromNobodyToNightmare a massive headache for everyone]].
** Just because Zed has standards doesn't mean his coworkers do; Agent Zeno accepts the assignment no problem.
* '''Reconstructed''': Zed has no problems killing an adult, and dispatches the now grown-up target [[HeroicSacrifice at the cost of his own life]].
** Zed [[SpyVersusSpy goes after Zeno]] to keep the kid safe.
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* '''Straight''': After years of loyal service to [[OmniscientCouncilOfVagueness The Agency]], Agent Zed tells them to [[ScrewThisImOutOfHere solve the next world crisis themselves]] and [[ResignInProtest resigns]] when they tell him to [[DeadlyEuphemism "liquidate"]] a [[WouldHurtAChild ten-year-old target living in an orphanage]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Zed is so offended by the order he kidnaps [[DaChief his superior officer]] and attempts to make him do the deed himself.
* '''Downplayed''': Zed grumbles, but when push comes to shove, he goes through with the mission. His job may be a repulsive one, but it needs doing, [[IDidWhatIHadToDo no matter what the cost]].
* '''Justified''': Zed may be a less-than-moral secret agent, [[EveryoneHasStandards but even he draws the line at kids]].
* '''Inverted''': No matter what order is given, [[JustFollowingOrders Zed obeys]]. The kid is wasted via [[BoomHeadshot a well-placed sniper shot]].
* '''Subverted''': After being given [[ColdEquation a more thorough assessment of the situation]], Zed has a change of mind and agrees to the assignment.
* '''Parodied''': Zed is only concerned about [[OnlyInItForTheMoney the low dividend for the assignment]]. Once they up his paycheck's amount, he's fine doing it.
* '''Zig Zagged''': At first, Zed is perfectly fine with following orders... until he meets [[CheerfulChild the kid]], whose situation is [[BlatantLies not at all what was reported by the Agency]]. After seeing this, Zed begins to[[HeelRealization question his position in the Agency]], eventually leading to him rebelling against the assignment and his handlers.
* '''Averted''': Zed is never pushed to step beyond his moral code.
* '''Enforced''': Zed's [[FriendToAllChildren soft spot for kids]] is his only remaining link to [[MoralityChain the world of morality]]. If he loses that, there's nothing left but a killing machine.
* '''Lampshaded''': "What did you expect [[AntiHero me]] to do when I heard the words '[[ThatsAnOrder]]'?"
* '''Invoked''': Zed is tired of the spy life. While he's not averse to[[DirtyBusiness doing what needs to be done]], feigning moral outrage is a good way of saving face and leaving the job on his own terms.
* '''Exploited''': The Agency [[SecretTestOfCharacter only offered him the assignment to test his scruples]] as part of vetting for a promotion.
* '''Defied''': Resignations are [[ResignationsNotAccepted anathema to the Agency]], and Zed is made to comply with the order using the [[MoralityChip "Agent override tool"]].
* '''Discussed''': Agents Zed and [[TheSociopath Zeno]] talk about what they wouldn't do for the Agency. [[BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork It's a real eye-opener for Zed]].
* '''Conversed''': Zed gives a thorough objection to his assignment, culminating in his resignation when his superiors [[EvilCannotComprehendGood don't get the message]].
* '''Implied''': Zed accepts the assignment and heads for the target, only to divert at the last second and disappear off the grid.
* '''Deconstructed''': The kid is [[TykeBomb bad news]], and has [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior already proven himself to be a major threat]] despite only being ten. Since Zed doesn't put a stop to him, he grows up and becomes [[FromNobodyToNightmare a massive headache for everyone]].
** Just because Zed has standards doesn't mean his coworkers do; Agent Zeno accepts the assignment no problem.
* '''Reconstructed''': Zed has no problems killing an adult, and dispatches the now grown-up target [[HeroicSacrifice at the cost of his own life]].
** Zed [[SpyVersusSpy goes after Zeno]] to keep the kid safe.
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