Dusk - 3
Her voice softened and emptied of expectation and pretense. “how are you holding up?" it was an honest to zed _question_, not some empty signifier. i tried to answer, i really did, but all i could manage was a twitching muzzle.
Vestiges
At least, that was enough of a pretense to let his eyes stray over the badger's tail region when he bent over. the badger returned a little clumsily, pulling his pants up over his underwear. "little early to be asleep, isn't it?"
The Freehorn's Scars - Chapter 7
"long time, no see," kirtok said, donning a pretense of civility. "what brings you out here?" doren eased himself onto a stool, the plush upholstery giving way underneath him in silent protest.
The Legend of Spyro: Path of Delusions Book X Chapter 15
No matter the situation he had to keep the mask on, this was his job in this relationship, the pretense of having everything under control was always one of the details why their duo worked so good.
Unyielding
Could he really blame them for willingly hiding under false pretenses and honeyed words? for doing their best to ignore the truth behind their actions, for hiding behind their flimsy façade of obliviousness?
Shoppin' for a punk...
Jerome squealed in denial, it was just a pretense they both knew that. part of playing the punk ass pony prisoner, jerome felt ashamed to be saying it. still once again the roan stallion was shocked, by how arousing he was finding all of this.
The Legend of Spyro: Path of Delusions Book VIII Chapter 10
Honor didn't allow him the privilege of pretense any longer, as he grew older he realized that someone like him has no right, even a fake one, to influence creatures like that.
Blood, Sweat, and Diesel: Chapter 11
Annie had been the only female in the cell for quite some time, and had long ago given up any pretense of decency. but she could shoot and fight like the rest, so her gender was never given a second thought (even by herself) - except during heat cycles.
Past, Present, Future
What was there purpose for seeking him out with the false pretenses of cordiality? there must be something they wished to gain, some ulterior motive to their attempts. he did not know what they could be, but he would find out.
Chapter Thirteen: Wings & Other Things
Giving up pretense, i slipped a hand under her flank and gave a squeeze, earning a breathless squeak as i stood up, still holding her to my chest as her hooves wrapped around me, starting for the stairs.
Revenge
When she saw the firey glint in chloe's eyes, and felt the faint auror of heat coming off her, she abandoned the pretense. "might dragon is one of the signit commanders. they are a group of the most evil beings in the universe.
Legion of Sytarel - Ch. 20: The Wolf of Kelial
They went under the pretenses of wanting to deliver some imported goods from kitair. with any luck, the bandits wouldn't catch wise to their plans and would eventually show up.