Shrug of God/Playing With


 * Basic Trope: The author provides no clear answer to a fan's question.
 * Played Straight: A fan asks if Alice and Bob will ever become an Official Couple. The author replies that he doesn't know.
 * Exaggerated: The author doesn't seem to have any answers, or even know where his own storyline is going.
 * Justified: Many reasons; see main page for comprehensive list.
 * Inverted: Word of God
 * Subverted: The author hints at a possible answer, or even gives it outright.
 * Double Subverted: Only to change his mind later.
 * Deconstructed:
 * Reconstructed:
 * Zig Zagged: Flip-Flop of God
 * Parodied:
 * Lampshaded: "Anything is possible..."
 * Averted: Word of God
 * Enforced: Not wanting to give away spoilers, incense the Fan Dumb, etc.
 * Invoked: A fan asks about something rather controversial in the Fandom, such as pairings.
 * Defied: The author believes in being open with his fans, and so answers truthfully.
 * Discussed:
 * Conversed:
 * Played For Laughs:
 * Played For Drama: The evasiveness causes a huge Internet Backdraft.