Post-Game Ritual
He celebrated shamelessly after scoring points or winning games with bravado that corey had envied. at that time, corey had had trouble even stepping onto the court without having a panic attack. then... what had happened?
Devin the Rebel (Diapers)
The equine often masked his true emotions, and carried the heavy burden of being the strong, stoical type who hid behind his masculinity and bravado. in actuality, he was much more than that -- and michael understood.
AKoE: Chapter 1 - Friendship
Despite her bravado, rhy knew kya was no match for the beedrill. she felt powerless. she couldn't even get herself out of trouble. _and worse,_ she couldn't help but realize, _kya's gonna get hurt because of me..._ she felt numb.
Ander - Part 4: Subchapter 45
Luke called, his voice shrill and womanish, nothing at all like his usual macho bravado. it was the voice of a child scared to death for the life of his father. _what will happen to us if dad dies?
Nala's Venture: Uzuri's Tour
She looked hurt and on the verge of tears, her bravado evaporating. "you're the only one who harps on me about my weight, uzuri!" she cried, tears flashing in watery eyes.
Chapter two: Exiting the castle
He grinned again, but it was also mixed with a nervous bravado. "well, miss..." "you shall refer to me as lady, scum. you're unimportant to our lord, and go beneath his notice.
At Any Cost (Ceil's Journey Part III)
Ceil tried to maintain a brave face, but her ears and tail betrayed her as her bravado crumbled around her. she thought she had been so careful.
Ander - Chapter 4, Subchapter 45
Luke called, his voice shrill and womanish, nothing at all like his usual macho bravado. it was the voice of a child scared to death for the life of his father. _what will happen to us if dad dies?
Ander - Part 6: Subchapter 79
He dropped his finger, and the bravado slowly drained from his face. his ears fell flat and his tail flumped down to the snow as his gaze travelled further down the line, finally coming to a stop on mellah. "but to you, mellah, i, er..."
In the Service of Mystery (Pt. 10)
I realised that the swagger had gone from the fox; his puff and bravado had all but melted away.
The Life of Another - Chapter 12
Despite all the bravado i had seen from him over the last couple days, he looked really vulnerable now. before i realized what i was doing, i put my hand on top of his and gave it a squeeze.
Hopes Requiem
What happened to that bravado you had moments ago huh?" he laughed until he hunched over. "well i think on this lovely not i'll take my leave. enjoy your night 'brave heroes!'" he sneered as he emphasized on the last bit.