2:6 The Messenger
Knowing his covert escape had been blown, mick made a desperate attempt to crawl away. maybe if he made it to a window, he could reach a fire escape. his hopes sunk as he heard the door to the room open.
STI-The Soup is Ruined
So she nodded sagely for their mother's sake and flashed them a covert wink when patricia looked away. they both stuffed their paws over their muzzles and managed to look contrite as they were set down and shooed off to their room.
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 34: Dull Glints of Light
"i caught words that they were doing a covert operation in barrowisle last summer holiday. i do wonder what that is, hm?" octo's tail waved in agitation, but he kept his tone steady. "what would it benefit you, knowing the answer?"
Reunion: Chapter 24
Some would argue that pure military might would win the day while others would disagree and push for a more covert operation to subvert the government and garner more support from the public in the hopes of calling for a vote of confidence.
Answers
"it would seem, counselor, that covert action is no longer an option." the mane-dresser looked questioningly at lyal, who smiled softly.
Academia - Part 6
"we don't work with conventional military projects, no," the headmaster confirmed, "but we do work on more covert operations, particularly those involving attacks against or from those who are gifted, but lack the ethics to use their gifts responsibly.
Shades of Grey
As if sensing her gaze on him, as covert as it was, he lifted his head and nickered warmly, the low thrum of his voice more comforting than any grooming session could have been.
Love Lost, Chapter 16a: Declarations.
Sound quality was poor, having been captured by a covert device, but between muffled screams and a sizzling sound of an electrically heated knife cauterizing the flesh it cut away from the pokemon, there was not much to hear.
On The Trail
"beowulf is a...covert operative, and to tell you the truth he has assisted in almost every mission i gave you." pepper answered with a mischievous grin. that really floored the team. "how come we never saw you?"
Maric: Chapter 1 Train Track Capers
I pretended to read it a third time, while sneaking covert glances at the new company. some fifteen minutes later the iron horse was on the move.
Nation - The Greater Haromian Empire
With the empire and federation at odds and both too powerful to actually start a war that wouldn't spiral into a galactic catastrophe, political machinations and covert operations rule the day.
Collar 3 -- Self Discovery
I gave another covert squeeze to his shoulder. i had the strange sensation that he was fighting some impulse, and i felt the need to keep hold of him. "hullo, fletcher." wyatt made no move toward the wolf pup, showing his understanding.