I love a character raised to be a weapon as much as the next guy. But what really gets me is a character raised to be a shield. Who canโt fathom being neededโor even being wantedโ beyond keeping others safe. Who believe they are alive only to insure someone doesnโt die. no matter the cost. Characters who self-sacrifice not because they think they deserve it, but because no one else does deserve it, and itโs their job to protect.
Characters whoโve been told thatโs why your important. Your worth something because this other person/ thing is important, and you are here solely to keep them safe.
Bonus points if itโs not a legitimate job theyโve been given. Maybe at one point it was, but now that they are free from it, they havenโt given up that mentality. No one is forcing or asking them to do this, but they need to. They need to in order to be deserving.