The Forgiving: Prologue
I only participated of two reasons: the social convention dictated to me to join and in the knowledge of allan's presence. what they didn't know there had always been something between us... i...
Monachopsis
It made the journey more comfortable, and ultimately significantly faster than a conventional rocket-powered ascent in microgravity.
The Beloved Pet Ch9
Master told me that while he was able to discern the basics of my personality through his telepathic abilities, he wanted some time to make first hand observation with his more conventional senses. with this he announced that he had come to a decision.
Crescendo
However, unknown to taeskea, the explosives housed aboard the federation missiles were not standard high yield conventional arms, but rather a high-tech system designed for one unique purpose.
Clowngirl Aiko - Commission for Goldwyn11
A friend has "recruited" her to promote his club as their anime convention and has insisted that she dress up as a clown. aiko eventually relents but may end up liking the role far more than she originally anticipated.
Dishonest Departure
Running around the convention center, attending panels, grabbing quick snacks, meeting up with friends and meeting up with those friend's friends had consumed all my thoughts.
The Shadow Walkers of Morveria
conventional weapons are all extremely effective, as their hides are not thicker than a conventional sabaarii, despite their increased size, but their nocturnal nature and propensity for ambushes makes close quarters combat highly dangerous, even for the well-trained
Blastoff - Chapter 10
The destination is 9 days away at hard burn so we can’t possibly make it there in time by conventional means.” he shrugged then leaned back, watching her curiously.
Best In Show
It also helped that there was a furry convention next door, the odd costumed critters sure to lift her spirits as much as his own.
Basket Case
"there's a geek convention next weekend. i bet you'll have them doing backflips for you." he didn't tell sergei about the frilly skirt, high-heels, slender cat tail and other girly stuff he'd be wearing on top of the suit.
Feyrahl, SF Ch 1.5
Here's what my patrons over on patreon will be voting on: 1) mac will take a break from courtly intrigue and start spending more time with rolin carousing casually among the commoners in town. 2) mac will grapple with trying to understand the social conventions
Food and the Fandom
I carried a guitar on my back, a convention lanyard around my neck and music in my heart. i seated myself next to a red fox and flipped through the con-book, trying to decide what panels to attend.