Restless Spirits
In the end, benedict accepted a demotion and a probation on his tenure. he had nothing to worry about; the university knows he's far too valuable to risk being lost to another university somewhere. it just had to look right to the public."
At the Academy
You'll get the same answer i am giving you, only with more cursing and demotions." soarin' opened his mouth to say something, but thought better of it.
None So Vile 02: Guns at Dawn
Either that, or we'll wind up dead, and then they can demote me as much as they like. hashan, the fifth angel, stood in the centre of the village, smoke curling around him.
LiM Ch13 (FINAL!): Fission and Fusion.
Common symptoms of psychosis, and too much tv when you sat at home brooding after you were demoted.
A Biography of a Human: Palace of the East
But in the end, the alpha ruled in favor with prime beta gernan's words and put all mention of war to rest, but not before beta eta rustem, who was demoted from beta zeta a while back and a crony of jao, made a quip about gernan's love of foxkind.
Nexus - Ch 2 - Into Exile
“listen sergeant,” she said, “you may see this as a demotion that needs to be suffered through, but for me it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something for my people, and by doing so advance myself on the force so that i can do even more for
Public Enemies: Bye Bye Tommy
"it isn't his fault.....its mine....blame me sir.....fire me.....demote me...whatever you want..just don't fire tucker" i said waiting for my punishment. tucker placed his hand on my shoulder and whimpered.
Raven Wolf - Book 05 - Chapter 03
"i heard about your demotion, add that to what you said about zack and i have to assume that things aren't going well for you."
Armageddon: Chapter 7 - "Show Time"
"victor had been searching high and low for mia ever since i met her; wanting to exact some sort of 'revenge' for getting him demoted in whatever twisted poaching group he was a part of when she escaped the first time.
Raven Wolf - Book 05 - Chapter 01
"mort was demoted because of his incompetence, the fact that you think he may have done a better job than me is insulting, especially when he knows as little as he does about the sources."
A Galaxy Divided
"am i being demoted sir" i asked my heart sinking. "why would such a thing like that come to your mind? if you feel any guilt it isn't your fault, no one saw that surprise attack coming. you've been promoted, congrats, sergeant hendricks.
None So Vile 06: There Will Be Blood
They knew he'd done too much to demote him now. but they could dangle it, leave it hanging, and wait for him to make the tiniest slip… leon glanced between the king's advisors, the hackles on his neck standing straight. vardé. spineless.