Chapter 1: Blood in the gutters.
Regardless, no alternative presented itself; he had to attempt killing all three in his initial attack, as he had no further strength for a prolonged standoff.
Exile - Chapter 1: Not What He Expected
"you see, all the major powers were in a standoff; a cold war. now, hopefully, you all remember your basic physics.
The Chronicles of Vaahn - The Neighbours
The three exchanged various looks before vaahn broke the standoff. "no point in lying to him, jas. yes, simon, i've killed people. hundreds, probably. most of them would have killed me first if i gave them the chance.
Broken Barriers
But before the tense standoff erupted into bloodshed, the sangheili acted first.
Being Free
It was a standoff alex knew he'd lose, but he still felt like a scared kid, not knowing how the world outside works. they'd have to drag him out and he had no intentions of moving from this spot. he had one idea, something he felt could be safe.
Piercing the Swordsman: Chapter 1: Intro
He read books of the tales of wielders holding standoff duels with each other, in the dry plains. "sheriff, is something the matter?" he asked gently in tenor tones. "n-n-no my liege, nothing." the little cat spluttered in the most adorable way.
Gotta Love That Bomber
For a little green bag got to find just the kind or i'm losing my mind out of sight in the night, out of sight in the day lookin' back on the track, gonna do it my way (little green bag - george baker) gotta love that bomber it was the best standoff
Omniwatch
The war of sovereignty began properly in 2433 ce after a standoff between the corporations and the republic.
Amazing Skunkboy! Ch. 2-Trouble at School
~ brad and tommy were at a standoff; circling each other. brad had a small cut above his eye, while tommy's nose gushed blood. he peeked from behind a tree, and took aim, getting tommy right in the face. he stumbled around, blinded.
Canis Interstellar
The war of sovereignty began properly in 2433 ce after a standoff between the corporations and the republic.
Maylon University's Epidemic Part 1: Assault
The standoff held until josh leaned to the right, testing the man. when the man nearly stepped to counter josh's lean, it was josh's cue to leave. josh turned around with his head looking over his back. the man smiled before following for a few feet.
Change of Perspective Page 37
The probability of a continued standoff is high." the debate continues for a moment before adrieal speaks up, "program 1191891981, you have not yet responded to any conversation for some time.