The tail of Dul'Ihanri Pt1

"he is far too theatrical." devlin whispered to draco. "i know that, devlin." i said, over my mouthpiece, as i shut the door. the day passed slowly.

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Leviathan 09: Gospel in Chrome

The duo are projecting strength, assurance, and an overly blasé approach to the whole ordeal - but for nico their overblown theatrics only serve just how shaken the higher ups must feel about the attack.

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Cain Coney, Case One, Chapter Three: Bolt Holes

There's a long pause here, evidently for theatrical effect. "nothing. nada. place is bare. no furniture, no curtains. all there is is a little box in the middle of the floor. i open it up, and what do i find?"

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Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.4

Beside you is a massive elephant," the lion smirked theatrically at the large elephant sitting at the back of the room as the teacher continued. "you’re certain that if you push the elephant onto the track, the trolley will stop. would you do it?"

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The Cohen Clover, Preface

I recognize many of you from prior classes and i have no doubt that you may still have nightmares about my prior lectures, so i will skip the theatrics.

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All's Fair - Part 19a

I shuddered theatrically, then grinned. "so what'cha doing, anyway?" i asked, pointing at his book. the lion grimaced. "studying. i've got a-levels at the end of term, and i blew off all last year, so..." i winced. "ouch."

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Embers of Dawn: Chapter 11: Drinks, Dragons, and Disasters

His frills rose in a crown of firelight, and his wings folded with theatrical disdain, as if even the illusion couldn’t bear to remain in this tavern another heartbeat. “this concludes your demonstration.

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Strange and Wonderful Things: Auspices

This rapidly turns silly as we weave down the street, elbows linked, both of us waltzing theatrically down lanes which will, i know, lead to my apartment and up the stairs and to my bed.

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Jumping to Conclusions - a Pride Month Story

He spoke smoothly, but there was a slightly theatrical rhythm to it, like he was used to telling stories or performing for an audience. or maybe he just spent too much time alone. either way, i blinked. "it’s okay," i said, brushing off my jeans.

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The Three Musketeers - Chapter 1.3

Smith went on talking to himself, full of theatrical gestures that only made me more exhausted. i was starting to get what people meant by “drama queen”— smith moved and spoke like he was reciting a scripted monologue, blocking it out onstage.

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Heart of the Forest ~ Chapter 13

Then it had been time for another visit to the river, though lannon's legs gave out from under him once there so the big wolf had had to carry him back, worry in his eyes even though he still smiled at the lynx's theatrics and squirming on the way there.

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Sixes Wild: A Quick Buck

I put on a theatrical voice. "not alive, anyhow." she squeaks. almost a laugh. maybe she won't shoot me. she rolls close, laying between my legs. i give her a questioning look. she looks up, ears quivering a slight bit. "cold."

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