Remove the ability to clarify immediately. One character’s phone dies, or they’re in a meeting.
Craft a text that has two possible meanings (e.g., “I can’t wait to see you later 😉” could be romantic or sarcastic based on context). Video Title- Dana Vespoli - The Texting Inciden...
Show the receiving character spiraling through imagined scenarios. Use close-ups and internal monologue (if film) or internal thought tags (if prose). Remove the ability to clarify immediately
When they finally meet, have them argue based on assumptions, not facts. have them argue based on assumptions