Terminology and Names
This means, theoretically, roketsune could decide to bring dildo factories under his control under the pretense of such products being needed for troop morale, though he seems to not be prone to stunts which are that outrageous.
The Freehorn's Scars - Chapter 7
"long time, no see," kirtok said, donning a pretense of civility. "what brings you out here?" doren eased himself onto a stool, the plush upholstery giving way underneath him in silent protest.
A Failed Duty - Chapter 6
I started and stopped my next sentence several times, never speaking, until i gave up any pretense and just confessed, "if you weren't a part of my life, i wouldn't have had anyone." he stared at me for a long while.
3:19 Beyond Committed
I don't want anyone to be under false pretenses of what my life is." "delusion is a powerful thing." trilby replied, ashing his cig, flicking the burnt end against the glass ashtray. "dangerous thing." "so it would seem...
Revenge
When she saw the firey glint in chloe's eyes, and felt the faint auror of heat coming off her, she abandoned the pretense. "might dragon is one of the signit commanders. they are a group of the most evil beings in the universe.
Chapter 28: Dreams of Destiny
There were some guides who used their powers to steal from the tribes, bully them, and even destroy them - and all under the pretense that they were preventing more bloodshed according to zuu'ma's code.
Near Death Experience
She muttered before firing a few more times at her, all pretenses of carelessness gone from her voice.
A Deep, Feminine Kiss
The panther dropped all pretenses for that moment. he wasn't finn, the author of his own story, nor was he the feminine finn here on the ground floor. just finn. plain, simple, and pure.
Evolution Part I: Chapter Two
The fattest dog here dropped all pretense the moment the food was on the ground. he dropped his head, bunching rolls at his cheeks because of thickness of his neck, and began to wolf down the kibble.
I Dreamt of Wasps - Chapter 4
By the time he'd given up even the pretense of eating, most of the initiate's table was empty, others having filtered away. max pushed his empty plate away, wanting nothing more than to go back to his bed. "ready to head back?"
The Best Test
The suit, though phillipe now suspected its test was a pretense, was holding up marvelously. it was like being swaddled in a warm spring roll wrap.
Dissonance
"you would have been wise to speak with humility, but instead you have the audacity to speak with pretension!?" shouted another. "do you even fathom the gravity of your summons!?" "with all due respect-" cid started. "it's too late for formality!"