2. Finding Winter
It's not painful or annoying; but it's persistent. like it's telling him to move or like it's pulling him in a direction... as he opens his eyes, he's now facing the door the old man had gone through.
Abandoned Planet - Thursday Prompt Story [#18, 04/5/23]
Something wasn't right, and he didn't know what it was, but despite the alarms in his head going off, he persisted. with one hand holding the sniper steady and another on the trigger, jaqcour was ready to take the shot.
A Still-Beating Heart
Or through the calm stillness of the rain, in a savannah that he's been persistent about. vivid descriptions of a single tree amidst tall grass under skies that matched his fur.
Uplink
Androids like this persistent little thing in the window had to be dealt with other ways. most of them were professional enough to turn away at his disinterest, immediately refocusing on attracting another client, but this one was pushing her luck.
Rain in The meadows (Twokinds snippet)
The light persisted even when her eyes were shut, the shapeless form glowing beside her in the abyss. it floated up to her face, warming her cold, limp whiskers. the strange being radiated not only warmth, but also a strong sadness.
Alistair and the All-Purpose Umbrella: Episode 1: Chapter 2
The knocking was persistent and relentless, forcing her to move faster to answer. she opened the door just a crack and peered outside only to see the strange looking constable who peered back with a goofy grin adorning his face.
Henry Rider: Clown Hunter, Chapter Fourteen
_ this one was persistent. it stayed right where it was, looking me in the eye. "perhaps we could work together," he mused. i balled my fist. "get...away...from us!" he leaned forward. "next time you see them, ask about the farms."
Lost Pokemon Episodes: Episode 5
Miles tries to dodge nidorina's attack but the blue pokemon was persistent and scores a critical hit on miles, doing massive damage. the battle swiftly concludes as torchic and miles make both of their foes faint after their next attacks.
Kaotic beginnings - A Kaos Army story - Chapter 6
Yet still upper management persisted with these crazy bi-monthly schemes and why? because it made them miserable and that made them better workers, taking that misery and pain out on underlings and mortals.
Conveyor Belt
\* "[-nowned for her persistence," attenborough went on, "much like the dung beetle. of course, the purpose of the carrot is not to feed the mule, but to-]" \*flick!
Flattery and Faltering
This brief exchange had gotten her awfully flustered already, and she could not allow that to persist if she wanted to have her fun. she was the one in charge here, after all. -- all right, where was i then... -- can you... hug me t-tighter ?
A dangerous game.
Finally, on the 23rd of july, you've placed me in such a terrible position by your persistence that i am in positive danger of losing my army and influence and being outwitted by someone like you,'' toshineko finished. lucario was silent.