![]() It might even turn out that the individual was once like their badass side all the time, but somehow 'sealed' that part of themselves away or it was sealed away by someone else to keep them under control. The badass powers are required too often, and they gradually take their toll on a previously cheerful individual. ![]() In some cases, the character will gradually learn to control his power although he'll usually still need to Freak Out a bit to use his full power and may evolve into an Idiot Hero, or more rarely, a straight-up Messiah. Often, the character doesn't actually know himself. Inevitably, after the dust settles they're right back to smile goofily, tripping over their own feet, and just generally acting like the Plucky Comic Relief once again while their teammates are rubbing their eyes, and trying to figure out what just happened. Sometimes, just getting 'em really, really pissed off will do the trick although their easy-going personalities make that a rare occurrence. ![]() They may Hulk Out, manifest Psychic Powers, MacGyver together a plasma rifle out of a toaster and a tv remote, unleash an Angst Nuke, or even become an One-Winged Angel.Ĭommon triggers include a friend or loved one in danger (see Mama Bear and Papa Wolf), a Million to One Chance scenario, or just a "worthy cause". They might demonstrate latent competence, leadership skills, and courage completely inconsistent with their normal personality. They may display enhanced speed, strength, and martial skills. It doesn't really matter what makes the character badass when they switch gears. And they proceed to demonstrate the fine art of the Curb-Stomp Battle on everyone involved. They begin to speak with the Voice of the Legion. Little pieces of rock start floating up from the ground. Then someone pushes the right button at the right time translation: the wrong button at any time at all and things suddenly change. And no, it's not the act of just Obfuscating Stupidity they're really like that. The sort of person you wouldn't trust to screw in a lightbulb without hurting themselves or someone who continually makes a fool of themselves around others who find them a total embarrassment.
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