Chapter the Seventh: Ambitions
His paternal champion darted and whipped frantically to avoid the blows of the remaining spearman, and derek lost track of the confusion.
Sky Island Colony - Prompt 6
I think some paternal instinct compelled me. my pouch was ready for my kits, and he seemed very small and helpless. _[author's note: no journal entries for days 106 and 107.]_ day 108.
Prodigy: Reana's Tale
But his paternal instincts were very strong, and the thought never even danced across his mind as he knew his little girl was already waiting for him.
The First Lesson - SHORT STORY
He gave her a paternal hug. "that's pretty much all for today's lesson. now let's go by the crystal shop and buy you your first one."
The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Legend
paternal instinct overcame his fear of man. as gently as could be, he picked the man-cub up in his jaws. "pita," said kaa. "what are you doing?"
Haverly's tale
The love he felt for the dragon was that of great friendship, quite nearly paternal at times. he found himself wishing he could spend more time with khalren but couldn't figure out how to go about doing it.
I, Dacien - Chapter Two - Investiture
He chose an ... unusual path to paternity, i admit, but i do not think we can question his decision." the minotaur stared directly at dacien. "both chelm and dacien are welcome additions to lycaili. as to whether my lord fog used his magic unwisely ...
A Monster Greater than I
I didn't think english had it in him to be paternal. you'd think they were his own by the way he puts up with their antics. he even holds back better then you do when they yank on his tail.”
Team Valiant Mysteries of the East Chapter 7: Perilous Venture
Kage's eye twitched after hearing that, betraying his paternal instinct. "whatever you're thinking, don't even try it," he warned his father.
Lykos Wild Things - 14 - Il Ragazzo col Fucile (e Poca Felicità)
When the boy was a little kid, he was fascinated by the huge chessboard that his paternal grandfather kept on the coffee table of his living room.
False Advertising
"i don't like that we have to be paternal figures to that kangaroo sometimes," jose said as he poured himself a glass of orange juice. he took his food, plopped down on the couch and set his plate and cup on the low coffee table.
The Gates of Hell, Chapter 1, Vanguard
In their first stage the young would have been on their own, but now they were intelligent enough to have very strong paternal instincts.