Few in Hollywood were fooled by the ruse. Back at camp, Pritchard's adjutant was almost fooled into letting Davis escape by a ruse. However, this attempt was rejected out of hand as a "duplicitous war ruse". Michael's journey was a deliberate ruse. This was a ruse to circumvent possible copyright issues. Labienus deceived the Parisii with a ruse. He explains that this was all an elaborate ruse to get what he wants. They convince their neighbors to play along with the ruse. Privately, she mocks Jim for devising such an elaborate ruse to see her. Monica becomes upset at Chandler, believing his ruse about not wanting to marry. The Comescus mistook him for Reznikov, who kept up the ruse to protect Callen. Nevertheless, Saul feels guilty about his part in the cruel ruse. Athena, believing this to be a ruse, kneecaps D'Anna. Alex, unable to keep up the ruse, quits impersonating Spencer. Police initially feared it was a ruse by the shooters.