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* '''Defied''': [[DaChief Charlie]] makes it clear to AliceAndBob that even if they hate each other, they ''will'' work together, or else.

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[[DaChief Charlie]] makes it clear to AliceAndBob that even if they hate each other, they ''will'' work together, or else.else.
** When it becomes clear that Alice and Bob are incapable of working together, Charlie fires them both and brings in Dave and Ellen to deal with things.
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* '''Inverted''': AliceAndBob hate each other, but when surprisingly good communication reveals that they had a common goal, they work together to achieve it.

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* '''Inverted''': AliceAndBob hate each other, but when surprisingly good communication reveals that they had a common goal, [[EnemyMine they work together to achieve it.it]].



* '''Defied''': AliceAndBob hate one another, but they've got their priorities straight and have just enough trust in one another to not expect betrayal.

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* '''Defied''': [[DaChief Charlie]] makes it clear to AliceAndBob that even if they hate one another, but they've got their priorities straight and have just enough trust in one another to not expect betrayal.each other, they ''will'' work together, or else.
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** Malvolio is secretly [[LetsYouAndHimFight setting both groups against each other]].
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* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob work for two different groups fighting against [[BigBad Malvolio]], but end up fighting each other because of miscommunication or bad information.

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* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob AliceAndBob work for two different groups fighting against [[BigBad Malvolio]], but end up fighting each other because of miscommunication or bad information.



* '''Downplayed''': Alice and Bob's groups have a friendly rivalry, but ultimately they work together reasonably well.

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* '''Downplayed''': Alice and Bob's AliceAndBob's groups have a friendly rivalry, but ultimately they work together reasonably well.



** Alice and Bob don't know that they're on the same side and avoid sharing notes because they're afraid the other is one of Malvolio's agents.

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** Alice and Bob AliceAndBob don't know that they're on the same side and avoid sharing notes because they're afraid the other is one of Malvolio's agents.



* '''Inverted''': Alice and Bob hate each other, but when surprisingly good communication reveals that they had a common goal, they work together to achieve it.
* '''Subverted''': Alice and Bob's parent organizations were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to misdirect Malvolio, who underestimates their strength, attacks, and is defeated.

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* '''Inverted''': Alice and Bob AliceAndBob hate each other, but when surprisingly good communication reveals that they had a common goal, they work together to achieve it.
* '''Subverted''': Alice and Bob's AliceAndBob's parent organizations were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to misdirect Malvolio, who underestimates their strength, attacks, and is defeated.



* '''Zig Zagged''': Relations between Alice and Bob's groups change as the whims of the writer dictate.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Relations between Alice and Bob's AliceAndBob's groups change as the whims of the writer dictate.



* '''Invoked''': Alice and Bob's organizations have been infiltrated by Malvolio's agents, who are spreading discord and making it easier for Malvolio to take over.
* '''Exploited''': As so as Malvolio's spies realize Alice and Bob are fighting one another, he withdraws and lets them wear themselves down.
* '''Defied''': Alice and Bob hate one another, but they've got their priorities straight and have just enough trust in one another to not expect betrayal.

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* '''Invoked''': Alice and Bob's AliceAndBob's organizations have been infiltrated by Malvolio's agents, who are spreading discord and making it easier for Malvolio to take over.
* '''Exploited''': As so as Malvolio's spies realize Alice and Bob AliceAndBob are fighting one another, he withdraws and lets them wear themselves down.
* '''Defied''': Alice and Bob AliceAndBob hate one another, but they've got their priorities straight and have just enough trust in one another to not expect betrayal.
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* '''Inverted''': ???

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* '''Inverted''': ???Alice and Bob hate each other, but when surprisingly good communication reveals that they had a common goal, they work together to achieve it.
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** Alice and Bob are from two organizations known for JurisdictionFriction.

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* '''Enforced''': "Miscommunication is funny, right?"

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* '''Enforced''': '''Enforced''':
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"Miscommunication is funny, right?"right?"
** An RTS needs an excuse for [[CivilWarcraft a mission pitting a faction against itself]].



* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': Alice and Bob's organizations have been infiltrated by Malvolio's agents, who are spreading discord and making it easier for Malvolio to take over.
* '''Defied''': ???

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* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''':
Alice and Bob's organizations have been infiltrated by Malvolio's agents, who are spreading discord and making it easier for Malvolio to take over.
* '''Exploited''': As so as Malvolio's spies realize Alice and Bob are fighting one another, he withdraws and lets them wear themselves down.
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'''Defied''': ???Alice and Bob hate one another, but they've got their priorities straight and have just enough trust in one another to not expect betrayal.
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* '''Subverted''': Alice and Bob's parent organizations were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to throw off Malvolio, who underestimates their strength, attacks, and is defeated.

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* '''Subverted''': Alice and Bob's parent organizations were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to throw off misdirect Malvolio, who underestimates their strength, attacks, and is defeated.
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'''Basic Trope''': People on the same side work against each other because of poor communication and/or infighting.
* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob work for two different groups fighting against [[BigBad Malvolio]], but end up fighting each other because of miscommunication or bad information.
* '''Exaggerated''': [[WeAREStrugglingTogether Alice and Bob's superiors place a higher priority on fighting each other than fighting Malvolio.]]
* '''Downplayed''': Alice and Bob's groups have a friendly rivalry, but ultimately they work together reasonably well.
* '''Justified''':
** Alice and Bob don't know that they're on the same side and avoid sharing notes because they're afraid the other is one of Malvolio's agents.
** Alice and Bob may or may not know they're on the same side, but don't like each other personally and let their personal issues interfere with the mission.
** Their parent organizations are [[EnemyMine only reluctant allies]], and are reluctant to share information with what may become future enemies.
* '''Inverted''': ???
* '''Subverted''': Alice and Bob's parent organizations were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to throw off Malvolio, who underestimates their strength, attacks, and is defeated.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Except not really. In reality, neither of them had any clue what the other was doing, and they defeat Malvolio through sheer dumb luck. Bonus points if they were actually gearing up to attack each other and only defeated Malvolio because he happened to be in the way.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': Relations between Alice and Bob's groups change as the whims of the writer dictate.
* '''Averted''': No miscommunication or infighting takes place.
* '''Enforced''': "Miscommunication is funny, right?"
* '''Lampshaded''': "You mean...you ''weren't'' one of them?"
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': Alice and Bob's organizations have been infiltrated by Malvolio's agents, who are spreading discord and making it easier for Malvolio to take over.
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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If you'd been paying attention, you'd know that the link back to the main trope is [[RightHandVersusLeftHand here]].
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%%* '''Implied''': ???
%%* '''Deconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Reconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???

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'''Basic Trope''': Miscommunication (or lack of communication at all) leads to unnecessary conflict.
* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob are working on a project, but miscommunication between them leads to the project ending in failure.
* '''Exaggerated''': Alice and Bob are assigned to the same project by two different supervisors and are ordered to actively sabotage each other.
* '''Downplayed''': Alice and Bob's miscommunication leads to some delays and some wasted work, but in the end, everyone is working together as they should.
* '''Justified''':
** Alice and Bob aren't on friendly terms, and the project was a (failed) attempt to get them to work together productively.
** Alice's boss wants to fire her, but needs an excuse (which a failed project would provide).
* '''Inverted''': Alice and Bob share everything about the project and get it done ahead of schedule and under budget.
* '''Subverted''': Alie and Bob were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to throw off an ambitious co-worker, and are actually working perfectly well together.
* '''Double Subverted''': Except that neither of them realize that neither one of them actually know what's going on, and the project really is as dysfunctional as it looks.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Alice and Bob don't miscommunicate, and the project gets done as planned.
* '''Enforced''': "Miscommunication is funny, right?"
* '''Lampshaded''': "You mean...all that work for nothing. Now I feel silly."
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': Alice and Bob's supervisor know that they'll have a hard time working together and pairs them for the project to keep them from finding out [[CorruptCorporateExecutive his own nefarious schemes.]]
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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If you'd been paying attention, you'd know that the link back to the main trope is [[RightHandVersusLeftHand here]].
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%%* '''Implied''': ???
%%* '''Deconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Reconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???
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'''Basic Trope''': Miscommunication (or lack of communication at all) leads to unnecessary conflict.
* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob are working on a project, but miscommunication between them leads to the project ending in failure.
* '''Exaggerated''': Alice and Bob are assigned to the same project by two different supervisors and are ordered to actively sabotage each other.
* '''Downplayed''': Alice and Bob's miscommunication leads to some delays and some wasted work, but in the end, everyone is working together as they should.
* '''Justified''':
** Alice and Bob aren't on friendly terms, and the project was a (failed) attempt to get them to work together productively.
** Alice's boss wants to fire her, but needs an excuse (which a failed project would provide).
* '''Inverted''': Alice and Bob share everything about the project and get it done ahead of schedule and under budget.
* '''Subverted''': Alie and Bob were only giving off the appearance of being a dysfunctional mess to throw off an ambitious co-worker, and are actually working perfectly well together.
* '''Double Subverted''': Except that neither of them realize that neither one of them actually know what's going on, and the project really is as dysfunctional as it looks.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Alice and Bob don't miscommunicate, and the project gets done as planned.
* '''Enforced''': "Miscommunication is funny, right?"
* '''Lampshaded''': "You mean...all that work for nothing. Now I feel silly."
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': Alice and Bob's supervisor know that they'll have a hard time working together and pairs them for the project to keep them from finding out [[CorruptCorporateExecutive his own nefarious schemes.]]
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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If you'd been paying attention, you'd know that the link back to the main trope is [[RightHandVersusLeftHand here]].
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%% Optional items, added after Conversed, at your discretion:
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%%* '''Implied''': ???
%%* '''Deconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Reconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???

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