Ship Wave 13: Deck Zero
He saw him growing up the many times he got the chance to see him, knowing him more than anyone else than his paternal uncles did that tiago sees him as his big-brother. for the first time he really cared for him even more after he left for new york.
The Golden Month, Chapter 5
While randy was adopted, mora wasn't and there had been not even a single mention of the young woman's paternal parent.
Superstitious (Chapter11, Book8)
I'm not sure which side, maternal or paternal, but his line of work made him a target. both respected and feared." nevada frowned thoughtfully. he wondered what kind of danger his folks were in, growing up.
Cops And Robbers (Chapter3, Act1, Book2)
You never know if someone gave a paternity test, you know? different database to check. i'm a geek, so, while looking at the blood, i noticed something."
Chapter the Fifth: Youth
His paternal possessiveness warred with his aging acceptance of the release of his beautiful child, and its inevitability. she'd need a strong man to take care of her, as much as that man would need her to take care of him.
Not Everyone Is Into This Whole Free Love Thing
For just a moment... did i see a flicker of a paternal grin? couldn't be. "your father is a wise man, mr. taggert. we do not see eye to eye on many things, but i'm happy to have him as my equal.
Quest for the Grail (A1, B1, C18)
Nathan replied with a paternal smile. "now. we know that chance's dad wanted to expose something bad in the ec. maybe this is our opportunity to get the mirror back _and_ expose the bullshit cancer growing in the council.
First Impressions
But his officers didn't know, and a big part of being able to maintain a paternal image to his men and women without being seen as too soft was being larger than life.
Transformations (A1, B1, C16)
He offered a weary, paternal smile. "see you around, kiddo." "i rarely see this ... sentimental side of you, nathan. it's sweet." "yeah. well, don't get used to it. it has no place in my world. i've gotta go and be a grumpy old dick, now."
Across a Hare's Distance
The paternal hare held fox and slid his glance out to the reaches of space. over the setting horizon of corneria, the nebula of sector y rose.
The Traveler
She was using the eyes again, maybe not consciously, but those lost, scared, big blue eyes kicked some paternal instinct out of hibernation.
Free Running (Book7, Chapter8)
"i just realized, he's also my paternal grandfather. that's really nasty." "no, it's not. hell, i encouraged those two to hook up. they were fighting it so hard." "god, it's disgusting." "if you say so. don't knock it 'till you try it."