Disclosure
"an overlooked part of the legend," darkstar observed softly, without rancor. "he took some time in the public defender's office first. the tribe backed him up, as it was part of tribal idealism to fight for those who couldn't fight for themselves."
House Rules
I looked at the cub, without rancor. "why didn't you ring the bell?" "did," he said succinctly. "no answer." "did you think we might not wish to be disturbed?" "gotta sell the candy."
Grayson 2
I rose to my hindpaws as amanda padded out with her kit, and he told her - fairly, without rancor - what i'd said.
Reawaking
A note of rancor, an attempt at a whiplash that held no sting to it. keeping his voice carefully modulated, the saluki answered. "he and i were at guy and cole's house, for their afternoon new year's party. they asked after you.
Collar 18 -- Pax Vo Biscum
Others would look back and realize that it was also the last time that thomas tucker performed as a deacon in our church; he left without anyone's urging and without rancor on any side.
Chosen: Chapter Five
A dull rancour of shouting and clanging followed her from less than a league away. far enough so that they wouldn't be able to see her from her current position, yet still very much too close for comfort. were they closing in on her? she shuddered.
Bloodline, Part 1
I was hoping my audacity might stir his curiosity more than his rancor. exiting the bar, i turned toward the alleyway. i wasn't spoiling for a fight myself; it just seemed prudent to maneuver toward an uncrowded location.
A Legendary Tail: Part One
Sam yelled at the figure with a rancor, "stop teasing me!" the figure responded with an amused "or what? am i going to have to catch these hands?" sam was lifted in the air by both of his front paws once again.
A Call from Thalia Balia, The Queen Oreamnos
In which case, i will return with a rancorous ramming rage and push you down to the lowest rank of oreamnos hierarchy. essentially, it's a very poor choice for you, and an agitating waste of time for me. after all, i love my rock.
Quiet Voices
When he cast his eyes toward emmanuel, the look held no rancor or accusation; it was pleading, asking for time, for understanding. the stallion held as still as he could, his ears back sharply, barely daring to breathe. what had caused...?
The Soaring Gryphon
Like the lion, the avian spoke without rancor. "you show great strength, approaching me. you show wisdom, to speak plainly. i would not wish to be opposite you in battle, la'anto; i would much rather have you beside me.
Pokephilia Story (NSFW) - A Pokephile's Merry Christmas
Pokephilia was still a major taboo, but it seemed that the season of festivities and cheer brought down some of rancor that certain people held.