I need game designers to get over the...what is the opposite of Plot Armor? The dramatic moments where an NPC is mortally wounded because Plot Reasons.

Like, oh no, my bestie wants me to go on without them.

Bro, I literally have 37 medkits on me right now. Do you have any idea how many times I've been shot, stabbed, bitten, frozen, burned, poisoned, corrupted, and lazered on the walk here??? If you're still conscious, just eat these 11 cheese wheels, rub some dirt on it, and let's boogie!