Credit Where It's Due
The pair of canines made eye contact, a regular mexican standoff, but only one of these cowboys was ready to cock his six-shooter. "this is not a good idea," the teacher said finally. "this is beyond not a good idea.
Magical Mayhem Sorcerous Familiar Chapter Sixteen
The two of them stood locked together in a standoff, their faces close enough to touch. "master kuro's magic gives us life and mobility. we are more than _mere_ golems." he had her hand. contact was enough.
Psionic Investigations Unit 4
There was a split-second standoff between the two of them before d started running, and the zombies chased after him. he fired over his shoulder, plinking one, two, three of them before having to reload, muttering under his breath all the while.
Need Part III - Interwoven
A standoff in the merchant quarter turned violent just when i was hoping to meet you. i have three injured watchers and a mountain of new obligations to the merchants guild." he slumped back in his chair. "so, again. i appreciate your patience."
The Contesting Powers of Desire 1
The standoff continued between them. shadolm kept one hand low, his power coiled tight in his arm for any attack, and the mountain trembled as his magic and the wolf’s wove and warped the air between them.
Episode 1: The Initiates' Job
After what was several moments of a tense standoff of wills, it seemed that one of them finally faltered. he smiled as ghost prism relaxed her stance and sauntered over to him, keeping a watchful eye out for any complications.
The White Wolf and the Red Dragon: A Forbidden Love in the Forest
As the standoff continued, the rider felt a sense of dread wash over him. he knew that they were in a dangerous situation and that any wrong move could lead to disaster.
Scales of Retribution -- Chapter 1
Sarthinas squeezed his hand around the leather longsword grip as they came to a halt, their standoff marked by five paces of distance between them.
While We Decompress
It's a standoff. and it's not going to end, because neither side is willing to talk. neither side is willing to communicate. neither side is willing to be civil." the snow leopard sighed, shaking her head. "it's not so clear-cut as that.
A Life Yet Lived - Chapter 7
The two battered pokemon slid to a stop on the dirt path, kicking up more dirt and soot into the already dissipating debris cloud, glaring at each other in a bitter standoff. _'whoa...
A Gryphon's Tail, Part II
In fact, it really seemed like the opposite of swelling, given that she distinctly recalled something larger and firmer pressing against her toes during her tense standoff with the panther.
The Werewolf
After what seemed to be an eternal standoff, the large beast lied down by the entrance. the little blade didn't even pose a simple threat to her, and both of them knew it.