When one person spares the other's life (despite really wishing to kill him on the spot) because he intends to use him later. One response to Get It Over With. If a lesser villain is Genre Savvy, he may make sure his boss always needs him, lest he outlive his usefulness. Can also prompt Stop or I Shoot Myself to put the boss at a disadvantage. Can apply to both good and bad guys. Compare to Enemy Mine. Contrast You Have Outlived Your Usefulness. Compare/contrast Sympathy for the Devil. Examples of Can't Kill You - Still Need You include:
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