Chapter 3: A Sliver of Divinity
The intense mental standoff has exhausted me, and in the aftermath i am filled with despair. "rel... what have i done?" i whimper, tears streaming down from my eyes. "i have condemned myself to this torture."
A trainer's story [38]
The two pokemon came to a brief standoff before charging at each other, and the scene put a frown of jake's face. even from a distance, he could tell monferno clearly was at a disadvantage in terms of speed.
The Red Princess and Her Trooper Season One EP2
Beck was first hesitant to take it but ultimately chose to settle the standoff by shaking it. "nice to meet you admiral, i'm sergeant beck of the sianian 20th queen's battalion.
New Generation of Heroes: Chapter 4 - "Manifest Destiny"
Totemic had been one of the five remaining, full-powered heroes when the final standoff came to pass; atlas, magus, red corona, and lady lillith were the other four.
Against All Odds: Part 18 - ...and Stark Realities
"by the gods, alex," nathan squeaked, visibly shaken by the pursuit and standoff. "does this sort of thing happen a lot around here!?"
Streams of Life Chapter 9 part 1
A very mirthless voice called out, causing our little standoff to pause for a moment. the breck entered the room, holding his halberd in one hand while making very noticable his onyx talons in his other hand.
Floundering Away: Jumper
It felt like a standoff. as virkoal gulped nervously shifting her eyes over to the pirates who retained their posture and looking dominate towards their enemy, her heart pounded and she wondered how it would unfold- "did you guys do it!"
A Servant's Heart, Chapter 7
She broke the standoff by reaching out her own hand to his, tucking her small fingers under his palm. she felt a warmth wash through her when he rewarded her with a smile and he tightened his hand around hers.
The Blood Mile
There was no way i could avoid all of the clubs and rocks that would follow, but if i could avoid this guy, this overeager draconian who had tried to rush me on the stairs, and who was now being held back by a guard as we had our momentary standoff.
Day 43 7:54 PM 1/5/2023-Chapter 13-Why?
I was amazed at how even serious conversations could dissolve into a nerf mexican standoff. dinner was ready shortly after that. raf and i ate in the grass beside the tent, making regular trips to the truck for more food.
Disarray
The spotted feline shot between the short-tempered pair and raised her paws to break the impending standoff.
To The Rescue
That chameleons like leon could blend in with their surroundings and soon found himself being thrown all over the place by an invisible opponent, fang and panther were of equal skill as they successfully blocked each others moves until they came to a standoff