A life forgone
His family ties were definitely a lot stronger than mine so to be left out, alone and abandoned like that? it was no wonder he was in such a state.
Endangered Species, Chapter 1
She preferred young idealistic smart people with a minimum of family ties, and didn't care what their education level was as long as they were dedicated and competent. ones that didn't work out became "volunteers".
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places, Chapter 1
Surprisingly demonkind held family ties in great regard, just as much, if not more so, then mortals.
Team Valiant Arc 7.5 Chapter 6: Brothers of Azure
We're blood, and we look out for each other when the going gets tough." he looked at sol, "familial ties can't truly be broken, but like any relationship it's up to the ones with those ties to keep them from fraying."
Tail - Chapter 14
The cocaine, the revelation about marty's money, konroy family ties and lifestyle, how that fits in with ryan, his accusations about the husky and the lack of trust between them as their relationship has seemed to wear thin.
It Only Takes A Moment
"life's too short to spend it thinking about what-ifs, and if your memories of him are as fond as they are now, i think it'd be a family tie worth rebuilding, right?" jules looked up at the sky, seeing that the orange was just starting to fade out.
Pokephilia Story (NSFW) - Thankful for Love and Lust (Lloyd Pt. 1)
Already, the people were scurrying around like durants, making sure to have all of the ingredients and foodstuff needed for the arrival of thanksgiving day - the holiday in which all of daegar celebrated family ties and friendship together with a big meal
Sentinels: Obscurity, Part 1
Volcan was a secret, as were his familial ties! "...i'm afraid you must be mistaken, miss. i don't have a brother," lighris returned. "sorry, what'd you say your name was?"
For Always Roaming
A mile above cities and empires and family ties, they were alone with their thoughts. keetso felt the husky's paw when it sought out his, and as their fingers interlaced any answer slid from his mind to join the clouds. they could answer that call.
Tales of Vierbein - Chapter Two: Crime and Punishment (Commission for Anonymous)
Since the case involved someone of royal blood, only a judge of royal blood could judge the case, despite the familial ties.
The Rikifur Chronicles: Chapter 18 – Gifts and Geasa
If i gave you this boon, the family tie that would result would make it more difficult for white paw to leave you. was that intentional? never mind. that's irrelevant.
I, Dacien Chapter 26 -- Serenity
He adds that he hates to impose on his family ties, but ... if that will get him to you sooner, he will do so._ _does he!_ teodor quashed a stir of resentment. _i will give award the benefit of the doubt this time.