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* ''Fanfic/MyHeroAcademiaUnchainedPredator'': Wolfram never told the Steel Sabers about the Slayer due to the basis the man would never show up at I-Island, or if he did, all the hostages would be dead by then. When Curator (arriving to clean up Wolfram's clusterfuck of a mess) told him that Kurogiri informed him of this man and to be careful, Nine and his lieutenants [[RageBreakingPoint snapped at the revelation]].
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* ''Fanfic/{{Misunderstandings}}'': It's right there in the title, as a language barrier prevents both the [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic ponies]] and the human protagonist can't discern each other's motives due to both a language barrier and the latter's poor treatment at the hooves of an evil circus ringmaster.

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* ''Fanfic/{{Misunderstandings}}'': It's right there in the title, as a language barrier prevents both the [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic ponies]] ponies and the human protagonist can't discern each other's motives due to both a language barrier and the latter's poor treatment at the hooves of an evil circus ringmaster.
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* One of the ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/52330816 Three things they forgot to tell Halsin]]'' was that Astarion was a vampire. Halsin also never told the party that he takes the night watch in Wildshape. Cue Astarion hunting Halsin, thinking he's an ordinary wolf, and Halsin assuming that he's possessed.
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* Subverted in ''Fanfic/ADelicateBalance'': A case of GossipEvolution leads Rainbow Dash to believe that Fluttershy is developing romantic feelings for Twilight, and she rushes off to inform Rarity and Pinkie of her discovery. Rather than believing her, Rarity traces the rumor back to its source and immediately realizes how far off it is.

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* Subverted in ''Fanfic/ADelicateBalance'': Subverted. A case of GossipEvolution leads Rainbow Dash to believe that Fluttershy is developing romantic feelings for Twilight, and she rushes off to inform Rarity and Pinkie of her discovery. Rather than believing her, Rarity traces the rumor back to its source and immediately realizes how far off it is.


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* ''Fanfic/{{Mendacity}}'': Bon Bon is very well aware that her refusal to tell Lyra the truth about her origins puts Lyra in danger, but has difficulty working past her fear of rejection to bite the bullet and own up to what's going on.

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* ''Fanfic/TheWarIsFarFromOverNow'': well more accuratel "Poor communication leads to world domination", miscommunication is a major part of the plot, of particular note Tony's distrust of SHIELD is amplified when he isn't called for a consultation after [[Film/ThorTheDarkWorld Thor's incident in London]], unaware that a SHIELD psychiatrist had recommended giving him space for his PTSD. Furthermore his accidental world domination would've been prevented if those around him, all of whom understood exactly what he was up to, had realized that Tony wasn't playing the plausible deniability card, but was actually oblivious.

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* ''Fanfic/TheWarIsFarFromOverNow'': well Well more accuratel accurately "Poor communication leads to world domination", as miscommunication is a major part of the plot, of plot. Of particular note note, Tony's distrust of SHIELD is amplified when he isn't called for a consultation after [[Film/ThorTheDarkWorld Thor's incident in London]], unaware that a SHIELD psychiatrist had recommended giving him space for his PTSD. Furthermore his accidental world domination would've been prevented if those around him, all of whom ''thought'' they understood exactly what he was up to, had realized that Tony wasn't playing the plausible deniability card, but was actually oblivious.



* In ''Franchise/MassEffect'''s ''Crucible'', A LOT of bad things in the [[BadFuture alternative future]] could be avoided if people are just willingly to ask for help from others instead of trying to keep silent and solve it by themselves. Hell, even a little warning could make a huge change in some tragedies that had happened! Alt.Garrus could be an expert in these regard.

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* In ''Franchise/MassEffect'''s ''Crucible'', ''Fanfic/{{Crucible|MassEffect}}'', A LOT of bad things in the [[BadFuture alternative future]] could be avoided if people are just willingly to ask for help from others instead of trying to keep silent and solve it by themselves. Hell, even a little warning could make a huge change in some tragedies that had happened! Alt.Garrus could be an expert in these regard.



** The entirety of Hawk Moth's plight is based on this. When his wife suddenly disappears, both he and Adrien assume she's dead, and Gabriel reacts by tracking down and stealing both the Butterfly and Black Cat Miraculouses, the idea being to use Akuma attacks to draw out the holder of the Ladybug Miraculous and have Adrien as Chat Noir steal it so they'll be able to wish Mrs. Agreste back. [[spoiler:Turns out she was part of an organization dedicated to capture and eventually destroy all Miraculouses to prevent misuse and left so suddenly because Gabriel would have tried to stop her had he known, and never contacted them until she comes for the Miraculouses in Paris for fear the organization's enemies would harm them.]] When they find out, Gabriel and especially Adrien are obviously devastated that everything they did was AllForNothing, with Adrien all but denouncing her as a mother.

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** The entirety of Hawk Moth's plight is based on this. When his wife suddenly disappears, both he and Adrien assume she's dead, and Gabriel reacts by tracking down and stealing both the Butterfly and Black Cat Miraculouses, the idea being to use Akuma attacks to draw out the holder of the Ladybug Miraculous and have Adrien as Chat Noir steal it so they'll be able to wish Mrs. Agreste back. [[spoiler:Turns Turns out she that [[spoiler:she was part of an organization dedicated to capture and eventually destroy all Miraculouses to prevent misuse and left so suddenly because Gabriel would have tried to stop her had he known, and never contacted them until she comes for the Miraculouses in Paris for fear the organization's enemies would harm them.]] them]]. When they find out, Gabriel and especially Adrien are obviously devastated that everything they did was AllForNothing, with Adrien all but denouncing her as a mother.



** Adrien genuinely ''wants'' to be Marinette's friend, but his StunnedSilence at the times that Chloe's bullied her convinced Marinette that he is the same as Chloe. His AccidentalTheft of her umbrella and lucky charm do ''not'' help.

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** Adrien genuinely ''wants'' to be Marinette's friend, but his StunnedSilence at the times that Chloe's Chloé's bullied her convinced Marinette that he is the same as Chloe.Chloé. His AccidentalTheft of her umbrella and lucky charm do ''not'' help.



* ''Fanfic/MarinetteDupainChengsSpitePlaylist: Remix'': Adrien agrees to help Chloé expose [[BitchInSheepsClothing Lila]] to their classmates; however, he doesn't agree with her initial plan, which involves disguising herself as Ladybug, as he sees several potential problems with it. Rather than ''explaining'' any of his concerns to her, he lets her go through with it, then balks and bails on backing her up when she's exposed, letting her be humiliated and mocked by their classmates. Not only is Chloé ''furious'' at his abandonment, Lila exploits the whole situation by convincing most of their classmates that ''Marinette'' was [[MadeOutToBeAJerkass behind the whole scheme]]. She also goes on to undermine Adrien's reputation by pointing out his childhood friendship with Chloé so that he's tarnished by association ''anyway''.

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* ''Fanfic/MarinetteDupainChengsSpitePlaylist: Remix'': ''[[Fanfic/MarinetteDupainChengsSpitePlaylist Marinette Dupain-Cheng's Spite Playlist: Remix]]'': Adrien agrees to help Chloé expose [[BitchInSheepsClothing Lila]] to their classmates; however, he doesn't agree with her initial plan, which involves disguising herself as Ladybug, as he sees several potential problems with it. Rather than ''explaining'' any of his concerns to her, he lets her go through with it, then balks and bails on backing her up when she's exposed, letting her be humiliated and mocked by their classmates. Not only is Chloé ''furious'' at his abandonment, Lila exploits the whole situation by convincing most of their classmates that ''Marinette'' was [[MadeOutToBeAJerkass behind the whole scheme]]. She also goes on to undermine Adrien's reputation by pointing out his childhood friendship with Chloé so that he's tarnished by association ''anyway''.



** Later, in the story's climax, Heart Baker attempts to ''murder and dismember'' Chloe because she thinks Chloe and Adrien had sex. Chloe just used Adrien's shower and borrowed some clothes, which includes a shirt so big and pants so short she appears to be bottomless.

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** Later, in the story's climax, Heart Baker attempts to ''murder and dismember'' Chloe Chloé because she thinks Chloe Chloé and Adrien had sex. Chloe Chloé just used Adrien's shower and borrowed some clothes, which includes a shirt so big and pants so short she appears to be bottomless.



* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/45016882 A Clear Pattern of Behavior]]'' explains that the Heroes vs. Villains exercise was one of these. While first-year heroics lessons typically start out with things like costume safety checks, reviewing the rules of engagement, Quirkless sparring and learning how to avoid accidentally killing others with their powers, Toshinori was mistakenly given the lesson plan for ''second''-year students, leading him to believe that a battle exercise was completely appropriate. Aizawa is frustrated to realize that a simple ''typo'' contributed to the disaster that followed.

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* ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/45016882 A Clear Pattern of Behavior]]'' explains that the Heroes vs. Villains exercise was one of these. While first-year heroics lessons typically start out with things like costume safety checks, reviewing the rules of engagement, Quirkless sparring and learning how to avoid accidentally killing others with their powers, Toshinori was mistakenly given the lesson plan for ''second''-year students, leading him to believe that a battle exercise was completely appropriate.appropriate for their first lesson. Aizawa is frustrated to realize that a simple ''typo'' contributed to the disaster that followed.



* The one-shot ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/40687698 (Not) Everyone Wants To Be A Hero]]'' revolves around this. After Izuku sweeps through U.A.'s Sports Festival [[ForWantOfANail despite being Quirkless]], Nedzu, Aizawa and the bulk of U.A's staff are keen to promote him to the Hero Course... without asking him whether he ''wants'' to go Pro. Toshinori is the only one who approaches Izuku about their intentions, learning that he'd much rather become a Quirk Analyst or Counselor. None of his coworkers are willing to hear out ''why'' Toshinori voted against the promotion, assuming that he's Quirkest, and browbeat him into doing what ''they'' demand, only for Izuku to [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech call them out on their arrogance]].

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* The one-shot ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/40687698 (Not) Everyone Wants To Be A Hero]]'' revolves around this. After Izuku sweeps through U.A.'s Sports Festival [[ForWantOfANail [[PointOfDivergence despite being Quirkless]], Nedzu, Aizawa and the bulk of U.A's staff are keen to promote him to the Hero Course... without asking him whether he ''wants'' to go Pro. Toshinori is the only one who approaches Izuku about their intentions, learning that he'd much rather become a Quirk Analyst or Counselor. None of his coworkers are willing to hear out ''why'' Toshinori voted against the promotion, assuming that he's Quirkest, and browbeat him into doing what ''they'' demand, only for Izuku to [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech call them out on their arrogance]].



* In the ''Fanfic/SleeperHitAU'', Midoriya [[JadeColoredGlasses takes a much dimmer view]] of U.A. and everyone connected to it after [[ForWantOfANail Aizawa expels him for 'failing' his Quirk Assessment Test]], casually [[InternalReveal outing him as Quirkless]] in front of the whole class. When Ochako tries reaching out to him afterwards, she [[InnocentlyInsensitive calls him 'Deku']] without knowing the meaning of that derisive nickname. However, he assumes that she ''was'' aware, and that she's no different from his childhood bully. By the time she's able to contact him again, they've all graduated and become Pro Heroes, and he assumes she only wants to 'make amends' for the sake of networking.

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* In the ''Fanfic/SleeperHitAU'', Midoriya [[JadeColoredGlasses takes a much dimmer view]] of U.A. and everyone connected to it after [[ForWantOfANail [[PointOfDivergence Aizawa expels him for 'failing' his Quirk Assessment Test]], casually [[InternalReveal outing him as Quirkless]] in front of the whole class. When Ochako tries reaching out to him afterwards, she [[InnocentlyInsensitive calls him 'Deku']] without knowing the meaning of that derisive nickname. However, he assumes that she ''was'' aware, and that she's no different from his childhood bully. By the time she's able to contact him again, they've all graduated and become Pro Heroes, and he assumes she only wants to 'make amends' for the sake of networking.



** For years, Naruto was kept [[LockedOutOfTheLoop completely in the dark]] about his heritage, as well as the existence of the [[SealedInsideAPersonShapedCan Kyuubi sealed inside of him]]. When he finally learned about the latter, all the Sandaime was willing to tell him was that he'd been chosen as its host "for a reason", without clarifying ''why''. This led Naruto to assume his parents had betrayed Konoha and he was being [[SinsOfTheFather punished for their sins]]. When Tsunade finally informs him of the truth [[ForWantOfANail shortly after taking office]], he's left reeling from the revelation -- something made worse by how nobody else in Konoha is aware of what he's learned. Rather than calling others out on the ongoing abuse, Naruto continues bottling his feelings up, worsening his feelings of resentment towards the {{Ungrateful Bastard}}s filling the village.
** Naruto also assumes that Kakashi must secretly ''despise'' him, especially after he finds pictures of the old Team Seven in one of his family's photo albums. The way that his jounin instructor casually glosses over [[ForWantOfANail his promotion to chuunin]] only further cements this belief, with Naruto being too afraid to ''ask'' Kakashi about any of this for fear of being dismissed... or worse, that Kakashi will simply confirm that he hates him.

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** For years, Naruto was kept [[LockedOutOfTheLoop completely in the dark]] about his heritage, as well as the existence of the [[SealedInsideAPersonShapedCan Kyuubi sealed inside of him]]. When he finally learned about the latter, all the Sandaime was willing to tell him was that he'd been chosen as its host "for a reason", without clarifying ''why''. This led Naruto to assume his parents had betrayed Konoha and he was being [[SinsOfTheFather punished for their sins]]. When Tsunade finally informs him of the truth [[ForWantOfANail [[PointOfDivergence shortly after taking office]], he's left reeling from the revelation -- something made worse by how nobody else in Konoha is aware of what he's learned. Rather than calling others out on the ongoing abuse, Naruto continues bottling his feelings up, worsening his feelings of resentment towards the {{Ungrateful Bastard}}s filling the village.
** Naruto also assumes that Kakashi must secretly ''despise'' him, especially after he finds pictures of the old Team Seven in one of his family's photo albums. The way that his jounin instructor casually glosses over [[ForWantOfANail [[PointOfDivergence his promotion to chuunin]] only further cements this belief, with Naruto being too afraid to ''ask'' Kakashi about any of this for fear of being dismissed... or worse, that Kakashi will simply confirm that he hates him.



* ''Fanfic/AdviceAndTrust'': Discussed. During a heart-to-heart talk, Shinji and Asuka realize that they had been distressed and upset for months because they were unable to spit their feelings out clearly: Asuka was unable to say out loud she liked Shinji, so she [[HintDropping dropped subtle hints]], Shinji never got them, she thought that he was uninterested rather oblivious because he never said he liked her, she got mad, Shinji believed that she hated him because he drove her mad...

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* ''Fanfic/AdviceAndTrust'': Discussed.{{Discussed|Trope}}. During a heart-to-heart talk, Shinji and Asuka realize that they had been distressed and upset for months because they were unable to spit their feelings out clearly: Asuka was unable to say out loud she liked Shinji, so she [[HintDropping dropped subtle hints]], Shinji never got them, she thought that he was uninterested rather oblivious because he never said he liked her, she got mad, Shinji believed that she hated him because he drove her mad...



* Many problems in the original game could’ve been avoided if the characters were able (and willing) to talk to each other, and even though ''Fanfic/TowerOfBabel'' mostly tries to avert it, Nier, Weiss, and [[TeamMemberInTheAdaptation Shadowlord]] ''really'' should’ve compared their notes about the overseers earlier.

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* Many problems in the original game could’ve could've been avoided if the characters were able (and willing) to talk to each other, and even though ''Fanfic/TowerOfBabel'' mostly tries to avert it, Nier, Weiss, and [[TeamMemberInTheAdaptation Shadowlord]] ''really'' should’ve should've compared their notes about the overseers earlier.



-->'''Dark''': [[LampshadeHanging Poor choice of words, Kokoa.]]

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* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14078581/1/ (In)Attention To Detail]]'', a military analyst writes out an extensive cost-benefit analysis of [[spoiler:raising Atlas into the sky]], concluding that it is feasible (in that it is physically possible given their resources) but not recommended (massive logistical problems, starting with famines within the first few weeks). General Ironwood greenlights the plan the second he reads 'feasible', dismissing the analyst before he can protest. Going a bit deeper, the analyst thought the plan was stupid the second he saw it and [[WhoWouldBeStupidEnough didn't think the general was serious]], and Ironwood was taxing himself with two jobs and didn't have time for more than a cursory analysis.



* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14078581/1/ (In)Attention To Detail]]'', a military analyst writes out an extensive cost-benefit analysis of [[spoiler:raising Atlas into the sky]], concluding that it is feasible (in that it is physically possible given their resources) but not recommended (massive logistical problems, starting with famines within the first few weeks). General Ironwood greenlights the plan the second he reads 'feasible', dismissing the analyst before he can protest. Going a bit deeper, the analyst thought the plan was stupid the second he saw it and [[WhoWouldBeStupidEnough didn't think the general was serious]], and Ironwood was taxing himself with two jobs and didn't have time for more than a cursory analysis.

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* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14078581/1/ (In)Attention To Detail]]'', a military analyst writes out an extensive cost-benefit analysis of [[spoiler:raising Atlas into the sky]], concluding that it is feasible (in that it is physically possible given their resources) but not recommended (massive logistical problems, starting with famines within the first few weeks). General Ironwood greenlights the plan the second he reads 'feasible', dismissing the analyst before he can protest. Going a bit deeper, the analyst thought the plan was stupid the second he saw it and [[WhoWouldBeStupidEnough didn't think the general was serious]], and Ironwood was taxing himself with two jobs and didn't have time for more than a cursory analysis.



* "[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14191468/1/Child-No-One-is-Ever-Told-What-Would-Have-Happened Child, No One is Ever Told What Would Have Happened]]" essentially relies on the fact that Anakin grew up with Basic (the standard language used throughout the galaxy) as only his fourth language without anyone realising it. While perfectly capable of talking with others, certain linguistic issues mean that Anakin thus spends several years assuming that the Jedi as a whole still see him as a slave, keeping him limited so that he won't Fall to the Dark Side. When Obi-Wan learns about this misunderstanding, he's utterly appalled to have failed Anakin so completely and helps him obtain the necessary paperwork and credits to leave the Temple and make a life for himself away from the Jedi, recognising that this misunderstanding has tainted Anakin's faith in the Order. Anakin recognises that Kenobi was genuinely ignorant of the problem, and the Council as a whole apologise for failing him, but all accept that too much damage was done for him to remain in the Order.

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* "[[https://www.''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14191468/1/Child-No-One-is-Ever-Told-What-Would-Have-Happened Child, No One is Ever Told What Would Have Happened]]" Happened]]'' essentially relies on the fact that Anakin grew up with Basic (the standard language used throughout the galaxy) as only his fourth language without anyone realising it. While perfectly capable of talking with others, certain linguistic issues mean that Anakin thus spends several years assuming that the Jedi as a whole still see him as a slave, keeping him limited so that he won't Fall to the Dark Side. When Obi-Wan learns about this misunderstanding, he's utterly appalled to have failed Anakin so completely and helps him obtain the necessary paperwork and credits to leave the Temple and make a life for himself away from the Jedi, recognising that this misunderstanding has tainted Anakin's faith in the Order. Anakin recognises that Kenobi was genuinely ignorant of the problem, and the Council as a whole apologise for failing him, but all accept that too much damage was done for him to remain in the Order.



* ''Fanfic/CatRa'': [[spoiler:It turns out the story is closer to canon than it initially appeared, as Adora was still intended to become She-Ra with Catra only meant to deliver the sword to her. Unfortunately, Catra is ''so'' antithetical to the values of the role that Light Hope is unable to properly tell her about this until Adora's heart is so darkened that she's not worthy anymore.]]

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* ''Fanfic/CatRa'': [[spoiler:It It turns out that the story is closer to canon than it initially appeared, as Adora [[spoiler:Adora was still intended to become She-Ra with Catra only meant to deliver the sword to her. her]]. Unfortunately, Catra is ''so'' antithetical to the values of the role that Light Hope is unable to properly tell her about this until Adora's [[spoiler:Adora's heart is so darkened that she's not worthy anymore.]]
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* Played for laughs in [[https://okamideimos.tumblr.com/post/174834954902/i-was-thinking-mel-and-eli-was-so-sweethearts#notes a fancomic]]: Meliodas asks if he can touch "them". Thinking he means her wings, Elizabeth gladly acquiesces. [[ThanksForTheMammary He actually meant her chest.]]

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* Played for laughs PlayedForLaughs in [[https://okamideimos.tumblr.com/post/174834954902/i-was-thinking-mel-and-eli-was-so-sweethearts#notes a fancomic]]: Meliodas asks if he can touch "them". Thinking he means her wings, Elizabeth gladly acquiesces. [[ThanksForTheMammary He actually meant her chest.]]



** Yuuri and Viktor believe the other will leave them when they get bored because Yuuri barely learned to tolerate Viktor while Viktor learned to finally be careful with how he says things.

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** Yuuri and Viktor both believe that the other will leave them when they get bored because Yuuri barely learned to tolerate Viktor while Viktor learned to finally be careful with how he says things.things.

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