The Legend of Spyro: Path of Delusions Book VI Chapter 10
He smiled politely "i was wondering..." red eyes never leaving the purple snout ...forgive my bluntness, i'm under time pressure" he cleared his throat "i was wondering if a free space could be found in your group for another member?"
Eternally Vernal, Chapter 6: Rock, Paper, Scissors; Noughts and Crosses; Marbles; and Tag
A sign indicating the nearness of guaiacol added a bit of time pressure. “or, did you?" anthony blushed again. “nothing worked out the way it was supposed to."