From Ice Cream to "Topping" | Arc 1, Chapter 7
He understood what daniel running away would entail, but also understood it was a necessary evil, since he knew full-well how hateful mr. adams was normally, let alone after the loss of his wife.
Three’s a Company, Four’s a Crowd
I was still looking forward, too, to the swinging rump of aiden's, which was a necessary evil at the time. "and one, two, three, four, and again, one, two, three and four..."
The Shadow Chemist 1
They were a necessary evil in her life, a means to an end. she hated them, but she needed them. "those bastards," she growled, clenching her fists. "they're no better than the ones who held me captive."
TToT Chapter 6: Prologue
It is a necessary evil. the process cannot be disrupted by individuals acting in inexplicable fashions. but he knows, and yes, excitement may have a slight quiver in his untraceable thoughts. everyone knows by now.
Sapphire Transition Chapter 7 + Epilogue
Teleportation was a necessary evil, and so they left the crystal chambers, layne unsure of what exactly her new body was capable of, but at the very least knowing that she would find out soon enough.
Kazu's New Job
It meant sacrificing a good chunk of his weekend, but if it helped keep rent paid, lights on, and shower stocked with industrial-sized bottles of tail-conditioner, it was a necessary evil.
A Celebration - Chapter 1
A necessary evil aboard ship was that it could be incredibly hard to stay clean, baths where a thing only the captain got to enjoy but still his mate did a good job and more importantly was loyal to only his captain and his love of steering the great
A Lesson In Song And Sensuality
It was a series of necessary evils that ended with his lips upon her own in a deep, tender kiss, muffling his own cries of delight and keeping hers to a minimum; it was also a plan that utterly backfired, as the electric sensations moved through his muzzle
Chrissie's Coming of Age pt 2
I know it was a necessary evil but that didn't change the fact that it was evil. "does this still bother you husband?" p'rin asked. i knew she was concerned when she used the formal term "husband" to my face.
Legacy Chapter Twenty Seven
"i guess you could say, that because of the need for someone who can create a bridge between our two races, the existence of someone like me really is a necessary evil."
Spin the Bottle 2-2 - Smokey lands on Degyn
The void degyn's absence left did indeed leave him a little unhappy, but it was a necessary evil. "mmm, i'm gonna wanna ride that thing again. and who knows, maybe i'll get a chance to return the favor if you're so inclined." the blue drake smirked.
Blood and Dirt and Bone
Nobody was championing it as pleasant for those involved, but most in the upper classes saw it as a 'necessary evil'. it was a vital part of infrastructure, a disposable workforce to keep things moving.