The Lead Crown: Ch 3a, "By the Spirits" (Pt 5)
A number of objections came immediately to his mind but, in the end, kesst realized that sanmer was just trying to rile him up, "choosing not to throw my life away isn't cowardice... it's common sense... it's survival."
Chapter IV
He was ill prepared for the terrors of a demonic incursion, and so with great cowardice abandoned his post taking his men with him." warren spat angrily. "what did you do?" the tiger merrek questioned."
Daddy Knows Best
It amused kovu, how most of the lions in the pride foolishly regarded him as naive and reckless, if not a cub of cowardice; they were, of course, mistaken. although he was young and arrogant, he wasn't idiotic or brash.
Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 71
I see the cowardice! the weakness! the betrayal! i see it all! you are a disease of this world, ander! a festering, puss-filled growth that should have been lanced at first sight!
Taking On A Demon
The situation was resolved, but stella was mortified at what she had done and verludu was crestfallen at his cowardice.
The End is Nigh
"i would sooner spend it having spoken the truth, c-consequences, my own cowardice be damned. i... i love you, bea. i have loved you since my heart was grown enough to know what love truly meant.
Chap.4 Redirecting...
If someone misunderstood her avoidance of conflict for weakness or cowardice, ximiao had the skill- and malice- to retaliate in brutal ways.
Druid of Corruption 2: His Power
A buried cowardice, perhaps, or something besides the lust that the others had been feeling. in any case, it couldn’t be allowed. as the dragon twisted his fingers, vines shot out of the ground, grabbing for the fox from all directions.
[SFW] Squirrelly Days #020 - Kion
In my case, i've twisted it into some form of self validating cowardice. kion: cowardice... do you think i'm also being cowardly, not wanting to hurt others by knowing me? vivica: we~ll, you are doing it out of fear, aren't you?
Scales and Honor: The Shattered God: Chapter 5
I cannot fathom that the beast i believe in would speak such cowardice. what has gripped you that makes you utter poison?" _“beast?_ he revealed his sharpened fangs, “cowardice? is that the word for intelligence now?
The Folks in the Woods, Part 1a: Elizabeth
The only consolation, however slight, was that frand had taken her instead of her sister - better that she, with her impure thoughts and careless cowardice, be sacrificed to her father's lust instead of her precious, innocent sister.
Chapter 13: Kel's Debt
Lynny was bigger and stronger than him, and if he fought or cried out in his cowardice for help, it would only add to his humiliation. his best bet was to lie there and take whatever happened with as much dignity as he could.