Tropescilloscope: Offscreen Teleportation

He can get anywhere if he's off-camera for even a split-second. (read more at tvtropes.org)

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Is a Crapshoot Psychological Thriller Cool Car Gender Flip Fish out of Water Badass Bookworm Worthy Opponent Dwindling Party Screw This, I'm Outta Here! Recycled IN SPACE! Why Don't You Just Shoot Him? 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