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* {{Foreshadowing}}: As the Titans go to the Tower after meeting Terra at the rocky canyon, the section where they once stood crumbles apart, as a subtle indication of what Terra will do to them in the climax.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: {{Foreshadowing}}:
** At the beginning, Slade warns the Titans not to get too attached to Terra because ''he'' saw her first. Later on, he reveals to Terra that he's been watching her and her struggles for quite some time.
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As the Titans go to the Tower after meeting Terra at the rocky canyon, the section where they once stood crumbles apart, as a subtle indication of what Terra will do to them in the climax.
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* ExtremeOmnivore: Terra can not only eat Starfire's AlienLunch without a problem, but also asks for seconds!

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* ExtremeOmnivore: Terra can not only eat Starfire's AlienLunch [[WeirdWorldWeirdFood alien cooking]] without a problem, but also asks for seconds!
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* OverlyNarrowSuperlative: Cyborg managed to clear the obstacle course in 2 minutes and 17 seconds, and exclaims its a new record. Raven, ever the snarker, reminds him he's the ''first'' to use the course.


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* ScaryScorpions: Terra's introduction have her being pursued by a giant scorpion monster. The Titans arrive with the intent of helping her, but then Terra reveals her geokinesis powers and crushes said scorpion.
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Word of God confirmed he has same powers as his comic counterpart.


* TheWorfEffect: Slade manages to incapacitate Terra in a few minutes, with just his bare hands. Note that Slade is a BadassNormal and Terra is a meta-human.

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* TheWorfEffect: Slade manages to incapacitate Terra in a few minutes, with just his bare hands. Note that Slade is a BadassNormal and Terra is a meta-human.
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* DramaticDrop: When Terra is initiated with the Teen Titans she receives her own communicator. But then Robin tells her that he knows that she has trouble controlling her powers, causing her to drop the device on the floor before rounding on Beast Boy.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Who could this be? A SixthRanger?]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Who could this be? A SixthRanger?]]
SixthRanger? [[BlatantLies Or maybe it's just another one-off character...]]]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Who could this be? A SixthRanger?]]
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* FatalFlaw: Terra's is her tendency to run when a situation gets bad. The episode ends with her running off to find Slade.

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* FatalFlaw: Terra's is her tendency to run when a situation gets bad. The episode ends with her running off to find Slade. Slade after assuming Beast Boy broke his promise and told the other Titans about her PowerIncontinence.
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* DishingOutDirt: As her [[MeaningfulName name]] implies, Terra can manipulate earth, and is startlingly good at it. Problem is, [[PowerIncontinence she can't completely control her powers.]]
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: As the Titans go to the Tower after meeting Terra at the rocky canyon, the section where they once stood crumbles apart, as a subtle indication of what Terra will do to them in the climax.
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* OpenSecret: Terra makes Beast Boy ''swear'' not to tell Robin or the others her DarkSecret, but pretty much everyone figured it out after just spending a little time with her. [[PoorCommunicationKills Unfortunately, Robin didn't know she didn't realize this...]]


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* StatusQuoIsGod: We already know Terra won't become an official Teen Titan since she's not in the credits.
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* SeriousBusiness: Beast Boy assures Terra that it isn't a big deal that she can't control her powers. Terra... [[{{Understatement}} disagrees.]]
* ShipTease: A bit, between Beast Boy and Terra.
* StealthPun: Beast Boy telling Terra she ''rocks'' after completing the obstacle course.
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* ExtremeOmnivore: Terra can not only eat Starfire's AlienLunch without a problem, but also asks for seconds!

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* BigEater: Terra. She also eats Starfire's CordonBleugh fungus and asks for seconds.

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* BigEater: Terra. She also eats Starfire's CordonBleugh CordonBleughChef fungus and asks for seconds.



* LeeroyJenkins: Terra goes to face Slade by herself, with no back up. This allows him to incapacitate her and offer her training.



* MuggingTheMonster: The giant scorpion attacking Terra.

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* MuggingTheMonster: MuggingTheMonster:
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The giant scorpion attacking Terra. Terra.
** Also, Terra attacking Slade.


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* WhamLine: Robin reveals "We know you can't control your powers." This ends up causing Terra to run off and Beast Boy to become depressed.
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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].

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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].
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* BadassAdorable: Terra is tiny, has big PuppyDogEyes eyes, and can crush a giant scorpion without blinking an eye.
* BigEater: Terra. She also eats Starfire's CordonBleugh fungus and asks for seconds.



* CooldownHug: Beast Boy gives one to Terra as she has a FreakOut, which stops a massive cave-in.
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: Terra, as her performance on the obstacle course shows. She beats Cyborg's time by thirty seconds.
* DownerEnding: Just as Terra is willing to stay at Titans Tower, she blames Beast Boy for betraying her, and runs off, ostensibly towards Slade.
* FatalFlaw: Terra's is her tendency to run when a situation gets bad. The episode ends with her running off to find Slade.
* ImplausibleDeniability: Terra in thinking she could keep her PowerIncontinence a secret. Beast Boy figures it out after a few minutes, and Robin makes a plausible deduction.
* LoveAtFirstSight: Beast Boy gets WingdingEyes on seeing Terra for the first time.



* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].

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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].Slade]].
* PowerIncontinence: Terra can't control her powers. She also can cause earthquakes, landslides and avalanches if she's not careful.
* WalkingTheEarth: Terra has been doing this for some time. The Titans decide to offer her a home.
* TheWorfEffect: Slade manages to incapacitate Terra in a few minutes, with just his bare hands. Note that Slade is a BadassNormal and Terra is a meta-human.
* YouCantGoHomeAgain: Slade claims this about Terra, and the Titans note it's not healthy for a teenager to be constantly traveling.
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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: [[Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].

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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: [[Had Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].
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* BreakThemByTalking: What Slade does to Terra during their battle.
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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: [[Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].]]

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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: [[Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].]]
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Restricting to in-universe examples rather than fan speculation.


* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: [[WeCouldHaveAvoidedAllThis Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].]]

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* PoorCommunicationKills: Robin deduces Terra's secret on his own and brings it up in front of her. Unfortunately this causes her to think that Beast Boy betrayed her and she leaves the team before either Beast Boy or Robin could explain. [[spoiler: [[WeCouldHaveAvoidedAllThis Had [[Had this not happened, Terra would not have ended up with Slade]].]]
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The Titans meet a young but powerful girl named Terra, who appears to have much potential as a Titan. However, Slade appears to have plans for her as well.

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The Titans meet a young but powerful girl named Terra, who appears to have has much potential as a Titan. However, Slade appears to have plans for her as well.

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