Snake Lords of the Desert 34
_she_ looked at him with something very different to the caution of the older warrior, or the odd trepidation of the younger one. she looked at him not with fear, but with...curiosity? yes, that seemed to be more accurate.
Uncontrolled Affection
Max's own head was swirling with uncertainty but he tried to feign confidence in front of his friend who was showing some trepidation.
Exiles of Mossflower: Chapter Two
So it was with no small amount of trepidation that asuko and the priestess entered the tent. the major was sitting at her desk, idly sketching on some paper. "sit down, the both of you, " shukko calmly ordered without looking up from her sketchwork.
A Pony's Inflation: Part One
The mare had gotten him bound and broken on his knees on more than one occasion, sending a shudder of trepidation through him, the taste of her rising to his lips even then.
Mythical Beastmen Ch. 2 "The Hot Springs Episode"
Michiru scrambled to fish her phone out of her tail, then stared at the caller id in trepidation. "caller unknown," it read, causing flip's words to run through her head as she considered whether to answer.
The First Shall Not Be Last
That difference was what fueled his trepidation. for dozens of seasons, roz had been able to cling to the small hope that he would be able to get through to her, convince her to go down a different path; that she didn't have to be the one, the first.
FY 7 - Minefield
With trepidation he tapped on the door to the coach's office, what if he didn't understand? when there was no answer he cautiously opened the door and peeked inside.
Pathfinding: An Adult Choose Your Own Adventure, Twenty-First Entry
The pair looked up at him with wide-eyed trepidation, looking so vulnerable, so sweet, and so innocent, as precious and cute as children despite their pubescent years that rufus was torn in his reaction.
Movements on the Surface
"was today any better," he asked with trepidation."no," said soren, barely audible. he didn't look like he wanted to talk, but eli decided to press on just a bit. there was clearly something wrong."well, at least it's the weekend.""
Crocs of the Leather Stick Together 9 - Curious Caldera
Kruz said this with the slightest trepidation, afraid of the answer. james hadn't considered it after all that happened, his mind still reeling from the sinking ship, still trying to get his bearings. but kruz was right.
Alabaster and the Ring of Winter (excerpt)
The raccoon swallowed nervously, trepidation creeping through his body. those eyes, like the blackest pits of the abyss. they almost seemed to bore holes through him.
Chapter 7: Fox and Wolverine
Flora eyed his sharp black claws and the coarse black fur of his enormous hand and thick arm with a small amount of trepidation. they might both be carnivores, but there was no question which was the more powerful.