Both of these are restating the plot point I criticised as redundant, instead of responding to the criticism itself. Which, again, is that putting two of the same type of character into a work of fiction, and who have the same motivations/goals, diminishes the impact of both. The exceptions are stories designed to impart a moral or philosophical lesson through repeated demonstrations. Like the three little piggies - the very lazy one is eaten, the somewhat lazy one is eaten, the diligent one survives.
In conclusion, you're no doubt able and willing to circumnavigate this argument forever because not doing so tarnishes your parasocial sexual fantasy, but I'm not. Have yourselves a great new year folks!
