A Single Candle, Part 2
I don't know what the purpose of this project is. the days of 'pure research,' of exploring something scientifically for the sheer purpose of discovery, are long passed.
Making things right P2
Yuki looked down at me curiously, her gaze calm but inquisitive, as if trying to understand the purpose of this strange ritual. once i was close enough, i paused, holding the sponge just above her scales. "may i?"
Something Old, Something New
"what is the purpose of this device?" the machine whirred to life again. "designated purpose of g.o.d. communicator is to contact prime originator." it was rare that i felt fear. the feeling was creeping up my backbone.
Some Lifetimes Are Like That
"and i say that drinking like this has only one purpose; to drown the pain. i take it that there are times when it's all just too much?" "you've got that right.
A Warrior's Heart Chapter 11
"captain jacobs," she called, standing purposefully away from the nearest human. she trusted stargazer's reflexes and training, but she had no desire to put either to the test.
Welcome to Heat Street: C10 - Scent Trace
She sifted through them with quiet purpose, pulling one, then another, holding each briefly to the light before settling on a third. “you register warm and neutral. low-projection, but steady." she stood and unwrapped the bottle.
I Live to Serve - Prologue
She had spent the first weeks of her life cuddled up to her mother in the comfort of their in-house, artificial den, all purposefully designed to emulate the real deal to a tee.
And Reconciliation
Since then he had speculated as to what its purpose was, ranging from some odd ornament of office to some mystique antique from her long dead homeworld.
Villify
This year, with the winds abating and the storms lessening, she felt she stood a better chance...a few sparse cycads dotted the desolate landscape, and oases like the one she was near were perfect for her purpose.
Guard dog!
_do not think about guys joining the judo club for no better purpose than feeling each other up._ "keith!" i hear mary calling me and i turn to see her.
Prologue
Marching purposely, he traveled to the center of the storm of activity and barked out a quick command. "john, what is the status of my fleet?"
(Revised Edition) Human Origins Chapter 5: Home
I mean sure he could've been lost when i found him and wandered this far from home, but if i didn't know any better i'd say he's purposely trying to take a long time....