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Washed up
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Until Morgan is hijacked by it's washed up former pilot, and Funasaka uses the opportunity to use Drew in order to combat it.
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Badass: Grog Drinkwater is a washed up alcoholic former sailor who can still use a sword as well as his professionally trained allies.
Source: Video Game / Vandal Hearts - Alias was initially supposed to star Drew (hence the reason both characters are washed up former superheroes who become private detectives), but Bendis decided he'd rather use an all-new character so he could create her backstory, personality, etc.
Source: Expy / Comic Books
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