The entire Clan can, honestly, can just be full of idiots.

Like, someone can be described as smart but when there's a mystery, everyone becomes a rock-brain.
SERIOUSLY.

* It's just frustrating. Don't jeopardize everyone's characters for the sake of plot - if anything, it should be the other way around. And no, misunderstandings where one cat misheard another and refuses to talk to them are not engaging. Genuine frustration and embarrassment isn't fun while reading.