The Day
respite, thy peace is fleeting... i'm once again very grateful to fa: seht for his gift of the redoubtable benedict, and to sangheilinerd for lending to me his characters of cole, guy, and their yowens.
Outcast - Chapter 22
Perhaps that one moment of respite made me forget just how crushing my burden was, and now that i was nearing home, that burden seemed determined to remind me of its magnitude. i realized in that moment that i had to do something about this.
Four Days Remain Until The End
He just wanted to stop and rest, but had only gotten a single respite at a family-owned gas station at the five hour mark where the clerk held an assault rifle at his shoulder. needless to say he hadn't stayed long.
The Forever War, Chapter Three
Below him, a fur scuttled to the stairs taking advantage from the brief respite of baarons 'hellcannon' machine gun, and took cover behind a shattered doorway. he peered around the corner and up at ace, his gray camouflage conflicting with the dull yellowish
Outcast - Chapter 9
"i never thought the world could be so hateful," i said, wondering how long this respite from her normal personality would last. "makes me wonder why i even tried in the first place." "we all tried," she said.
A Worse and Better Day
Unfortunately, his bed offered no respite. thoughts of his father, and his sister, and how horribly alone he was circled in his head. the only thing all these thoughts had in common, was that he just wasn't good enough.
Pokephilia Story (NSFW) - The Pain of Another Year Ch. 2 (Justin's Tale Pt. 4)
It was a time of relaxation and respite after the brutal chill of winter. and though it was not yet as hot as summer, the new warmth made life feel much more alive and active.
Collar 15 -- Answers
The event itself, in part to present a good respite for mrs. whitson, was to provide a lovely sampling of chinese food.
Song in the Dark: Day 1
The tunnel at least gave him some respite from the sprinkling up above, albeit by literally burying himself in a representation of everything possum springs used to be. so, really, just trading a physically-oppressive environment for a metaphorical one.
Skylands: the Scorpion Spear, Prelude: “Winds of Ice”
And although they would despise him, he would have food and respite before they turned him out, again, to live in the wilderness. he blinked against the wind and sniffed the air. there was still nothing.
American Mustelid Alpha - Episode 8, "I'm Way In Too Deep To Bow Out" - Part 2
~eddie, 32, giant otter, demolition foreman meanwhile, greasy z is getting increasingly flinchy, constantly shuffling and repositioning his body in a bid to get some respite.
The Anvil of Dawn, Chapter 11: I Can't See, I Can't Breathe
The sun retained it's perch above them, yet it offered no respite from the austere chilliness surrounding them. the griffin could not remember where this sudden atmosphere had come from, but she had a feeling it emanated from the very woods beside them.