Leave
Stay behind
Both terms in one sentence
- Chekhov's Gunman: A flashback near the beginning of the game shows Syndarion about to leave Eborill, and having to convince a young boy named Lemryll to stay behind.
Source: Video Game / Manifest -
Several of the trainees leave the room, while the core characters stay behind with Simon.
Source: Series / Quantico -
Prophecies Are Always Right: Played with; Moloch's prophecy that he will gain Abbie's soul does come true, but it's because Abbie volunteers to stay behind in Purgatory so that Katrina can leave.
Source: Series / Sleepy Hollow
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