The Hand You're Dealt
The mantis clearly hadn't forgotten that the jackal had promised to help them on their quest to catch the serial killer who was still on the loose. "i..."
Kaiju ga Gotoku 3.2 - The Spider's Web
The mantis turned towards gen. "you...how long were you planning this, you're really one of...those crown bastards?"
Prayer into the Dark, Part 2
Having been hearing the two talk, the masked mantis's chitin suddenly receded to reveal a very human-looking pair of young lips and row of pearly white teeth. "you're absolutely fascinating, dear."
The Fate of the Harrier
Foxwell's first impression was that it appeared to be a cross between a centipede or a mantis. yet it was far larger than anything similar on earth.
Remember Me 11 - As The Friend You've Always Known
[i]"he thanks you for fighting beside us,"[/i] translated the mantis leaning in.
Bury the Dead Chapter Four
Kleio gently tugged tony behind her as she lead him into the reception area that was now being cleaned by the mantis. tony paused long enough to look at the mantis and profusely apologize.
The Wild Resistance #1: Forging the First Alliance
The panting snorts of the unicorn mixed with the gasping trills of the mantis whilst the tree shook to their frenzy amidst shuddering leaves that fell upon them.
The Last Human Part 22
Raito smiled and knew that mantis didn't lie to them. the humans from his home planet were on earth and he knew that this is the hope he's been waiting for.
Neon Warren: Episode 5
"both, but it was mantis, not weasel," she responded cooly. "thanks, bitch," wheels hummed out with a grin.
Prayer into the Dark, Part 3
It had been long enough between gym sessions for adrian to understand when the mantis was ready to go. "have you stretched? we don't want you getting cramps, avelyn."
Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow (Chapter 6)
She says as you pull the legs off the mantises body \>"giant praying mantis, good with salt and butter" you say holding up the legs \>they were actually quite good to eat \>you help gracie to her feet \>paws? footpaws?
Brian's Quest 1
I'm afraid i'll run into a mantis lady and she'll want to bite my head off, haha." “oh, you didn't know about the regrowth pool? yeah, estrasa puts that there for everyone. it's just past the swamp. can't miss it."