Farlight Initiative, Ch 3
What had started as a very lighthearted, very uplifting day had suddenly turned into a very heavy night-time discussion, and that was when theo and jen decided that their kids needed to learn about the h-gene: the genetic coding that made the gens carrying
A Day to Rest
Stopping her lighthearted laughing before it turned into sickly splutter, she carefully reached down and grabbed the pill bottle from her lap before pulling out a small, white pill and carefully analyzing it.
The Seventh Realm 50
Author's notes: 1) this volume is decidedly more lighthearted, but don't let the jokes fool you.
Edge Walking. Chap 9: Pancake Flower
lighthearted humor quickly dissolved when carwyn changed the subject with a question. "by the way, which one of you left the ice cream out?" dummy, moron, idiot, dunce...
Amber Silverblood: Silverpack, Chapter Thirty
"evening, amber," he greeted me, trying to sound lighthearted and failing. "hey," i returned the greeting. what i really wanted to say was, _"what do you want?"
What Ships Are For
Perversely, something meant as a lighthearted gesture of inclusion had made her feel excluded, like she wasn't who she said or didn't belong where she was. "no one can do everything, but everyone can do something."
"Family Tails" - Chapter 9
Blinking his eyes slowly once, ron said a little lightheartedly, "absolutely, luv, as long as we can have at least one of each, boy and a girl." "at _least_...?" ha! you just remember who's going to be doing all of the work having them!"
Genetic Institute: Chapter 1
Coming down and speaking in a voice that was both menacing and lighthearted at the same time ben asked "so what's your power?"
Foxing Your Life
The fox mother said in a lighthearted voice and a hint of a giggle. "i can see you struggling to even get your feet out of those pants. come on, crawl out of those clothes and let's go back home. we have to rebuild my blueberry stash.
Hide and Seek: An Axel and Isaac Story
Axel's lighthearted mood deflated a little bit. "oh... that's, um... i'm sorry, bud, i guess i forgot that you and i see things differently. i'll try to be better about that." isaac sighed. "that's fine. at least you're trying.
To the Northernmost Point
He saw greg grinning wider, which made robert grin, causing his voice to change into a lighthearted tone instead of a tired one. then he began to strum. he feels the music vibrating within him, making him roll out the words naturally.
The Wolf Who Stole My Shoes
I paused, but tried to rub her calves more and keep things lighthearted while i uncovered more about her situation. "why didn't you just make shoes for yourself?" "tribe no have shoes. no one in my family have shoes.