Modern Magic - Shanice 2
With her thirst sated, shanice next sought out respite for her aches, and so headed for the lounge, flopping down on the sofa, legs spread wide.
STI- The Toad's Prophecy
It is both shelter and sanctuary, second home to a menagerie of regulars and temporary respite for travelers of every species. wander in for a bite, for a well-earned rest, or just to warm yourself by the fire.
Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 90
It was a moment of quiet, a moment of respite and mercy before the horrors could come screaming back. their kiss ended, as all kisses eventually must, and she pulled away from him, gasping for air.
Nations - intro
In the brief respite as the helo crew changed positions, both of them wingbeat themselves as high as they could. they were panting from the effort of staying one step ahead. "varil get the chains again! i'll keep this kou-na bird busy!"
The story of 'Us'
Only a calm respite from what had just passed through.
The Social Standing of Soulless
The creator's church is also a place of respite for the soulless. the creator's message was clear to their creation. we are built differently so we may rise, as a people, to face any challenge.
Blinded by the Light
The respite from the transformation turned out to be brief, as the moment shi found hirself able to stand up under hir own power, shi let out a yelp that sounded more appropriate from a younger teen dragon than from hir.
The Convention
Meeting up with other transformation fans offers a brief respite. for those few, fleeting moments, the jagged thing fits.
Ch. 7 -- Mass Transit
--- the lift he knew this was only a brief respite though, and the building containing his apartment was only a few hundred meters away.
Gap Year: Laney, What are you doing? Laney STAHP!
I lean my head against his and then i'm shaken from my brief respite. "someone find out what the fuck is going on! get back up generators up and running! i want everyone working. if i see any of you pigs standing around i will kill you myself!"
An Early Morning Reflection
The breeze of a nearby fan turned my way, rustling my fur faintly and giving some respite from the sticky sweat of night terrors. however, even with the soothing coolness, sleep was not a notion i wanted to entertain anymore.
The Royal Treatment
The time spent in the warm liquid gave him a brief respite from the crushing force of gravity. the water lifted and supported him like nothing else really could. as long as he was here, eric was transported to a world of several-hundred-pounds lighter.