Rules of Engagment
\*\*\*\*\* just as krystal feared the standoff would escalate, the wounded alien made a darkly comedic effort to stand as he waived his paws wildly, its lips flapping as it gasped and ranted.
North and South Chapter 10: Kia He Pt. 1
He was facing away from her as he spoke those words, but she could sense his words were genuine despite his standoff-ish demeanour. "...you're more of a combatant than you let others believe..."
Getting Some Answers
Unless you mean our standoff with the central republic."
Hibernia
The standoff grew hot only to suddenly be doused with the sound of death itself. a single howl broke through the trees followed by many more from what seemed like every direction. the officer's face changed into pure terror.
Dawn of Vengence - Ch 8 - Heavenly Shades of Night are Fallen
There was only one way to resolve this standoff. "geno!" he snapped, his voice full of unfamiliar authority. "come here." "what is it kain?" the cheetah asked as she slid back along the ridge to join them.
Sweet Thames
Neither party really wanted the standoff to become anything more. they were simply trying to provoke the other, and being very cautious about it. whoever fired the first shot would lose, by legitimizing whatever response was employed against them.
A Lamb Among Wolves Ch:20
With that loupon joined the rest of the dying mob in their journey away from the scene of the standoff. the wolf didn't look back as ana dropped to her knees, crumpled and dejected.
Lykos 2-20 - Legacy
The two had been in a standoff, both of them wounded. doah had blood leaking from several holes in his jacket, and marshall was bruised and bleeding from the corner of his lip. his hand shook, the gun still held aloft.
The Search For Tabitha's Parents (Part 2)
standoffs is the kind of thing i hate dealing with!" exclaimed daniella. "that's better. without your bloated pink friend, her parents and her brother will end up on my menu! snacktime!" pristine said, decending them faster. "don't do it!"
The Silent Rain 1 - The Moon's Regret
The two remained unflinching in a mutual standoff as the sky above continued to breach its darkened thunderous bellow as a warning to beasts of this land. dronin eventually interfered with a steady hand between their chests.
Stetikekiak III
The head of personnel had decided that this standoff would be the best choice for all of them, but the tension in the air was making everyone reconsider.
The Governor and Her Shadow Chapter Twelve
They were two predators locked in a silent, deadly standoff. "careful, rex" marcus hissed, his voice low and lethal. "next time you pull a stunt like that, it won't just end with a shove.