Firefox - Chapter 1 - Thirty-Seven
metaphors weren't lombardi's strength even at the best of times. panther went on about what he knew was available cold in the kitchen at the moment and what could be cooked quickly as he lead lombardi off.
Argent Guardian: Chapter 2
You had a hole in your heart and i filled it, both metaphorically and physically. i gave you a purpose, and that is to protect me." i was still kind of lost but when she dumbed it down i let out an 'oooohhhh' of understanding.
The Library
Some people talk about college course's pounding the knowledge into your head, but i think they mean that metaphorically." the cougar smiled wide to find the rabbit in good enough spirits to give a laugh. "here, sit in the chair for a moment."
Sons of winter chapter 5: Sharphorn
"it's more of a metaphorical name," aleks said, scratching at the back of his neck, ashamed of his lack of creativity. "but it does live up to the first part of its name." he crouched to prop the blade on his knee, running a claw along its edge.
Dead To Me
Their video game metaphors had taken on a dark edge when shit went sour. "fran, fran i think i hear that beeping sound..." it had been a twisted testament to their closeness that it would've just felt natural for them to maintain them even then.
Insert Heroics Here (Chapter 4)
I thought that it was some sort of metaphor for marriage or something along those lines, but it ended up tying into life, just like everything else with magic, pyromancy and the like.
Set In Stone
. \*\*\* "i don't know if zoo or museum is the right metaphor for it," fran's roommate had tried to explain.
Impulse
And once you're in that metaphorical hamster wheel, you might just need to see a sunrise to realize what's going on.
The Art of Mingling
"guess it's just one o' them metaphors. or can you have one-word metaphors? don't know y'can. anyway, when i say 'tail,' y'know what i mean." a breath, continuing, "and it rolls off the tongue. one syllable.
The Patchwork Soldier Part VIII
He had a way of making his troops fight to the bitter end, making sure you paid dearly for every scrap of metaphorical ground. from what i could see, either valian had lost his touch, or we were being led into a trap.
29: Thinking and Plotting
Sadly, hope was in no mood to handle that madness, not when she was currently in pain, needing a glass of water and in quite the mood at the idea she had put the metaphorical cone around her head to prevent her from doing fun things around.
RH's Brachina
This is why they largely kept on somewhat a short leash, metaphorically and literally, by the greater devils and pit lords.