M&FF: The Sacred Grove
It didn't matter, they were all condemned criminals who had been donated to his labs under the pretense they would die in his show. they very likely were going to die soon, but it wouldn't be on the field of battle.
My little Pony: Guardians of Equestria pt. 10
"in pretense...is in the past. i think to myself, what i would do if i could go back, but i know that is impossible. i do not fully trust you yet," i warned her still holding my hand out.
Evolution Part I: Chapter Two
The fattest dog here dropped all pretense the moment the food was on the ground. he dropped his head, bunching rolls at his cheeks because of thickness of his neck, and began to wolf down the kibble.
The Governor and Her Shadow Chapter Seven
Seeing an opportunity, she would casually stroll over to marcus under the pretense of needing his input on a confidential matter. "marcus, could you assist me with those budget adjustments?"
Embers of Dawn: Chapter 5: Market Meeting
It wasn't his insight or company she sought—those were mere pretense. what she truly wanted lay between his legs, buried in the magic coursing through his veins. she hadn't said it outright, of course. people like her never did.
Lucien: You Can't Wear Marshmallows
These were false pretenses. this was ridiculous! he meowed quietly, hurt by his mind, and resigned himself. as tommen leaned the last inch, he felt something. he felt something, and it made him open his eyes and look around.
The Dragon and Kitsune
All his pretensions of nobility and superiority seemed silly and self centered. he continued down the trail. "i never even asked her real name," he admitted in a somber tone.
Inhuman | Chapter 01: Escape and Arrival [old edition]
It became quite warm, to the point where there was just no point to keep up the pretense: she wasn't going to get any more slumber this morning.
Not So Retired Any More XXVII
The mouse girl debarked the car, on the pretense that zebra's legs were still hurt, and went walking towards where he'd pointed out.
The Legend of Spyro: Path of Delusions Book X Chapter 58
The electric dragoness frowned, leaning in closer as she pushed away from the frame, dropping the pretense of arrogance, replacing it with irritation.
Breaking Down
"seems rude to leave such good company," i smiled, momentarily forgetting that i was there under false pretenses as it was. i managed to add, "i'd like to learn more about timewind, too, if that's all right." "glad to oblige," moonsong affirmed.
A Biography of a Human: Air of Tension
Of course, i was unconvinced and gave him a look which broke down his stubborn pretense. “i'm alpha but i do nothing! everyone speaks to me as if i were a dimwit, even you, i see!" i was annoyed at this being placed on me.