Artisanry
"it sounds almost paradoxical that he could use parts of a tree for his work." "pardon me sound mystical again, but i think it's because the wood trusts him. yeah, i know, new age bunkum, but..." she shook her head gently.
Ander - Chapter 2, Subchapter 2
paradoxically, good manners were often an important part of social interaction between families in wolf society, especially when a single act of rudeness could get you killed.
Grayson 2
That's the paradox, though, isn't it? only the strong dare show their vulnerability; it is those who are weak who show cruelty, violence, the pretense that they don't want, much less need, others.
A little bit of everything Chapter 1: Setting the scene
What an incredible paradox. the bed shifted, producing a creaking sound that snapped mittens out of her reverie. bolt was shifting uncomfortably, making soft whimpering noises with his eyes screwed shut in apparent discomfort.
House Mutt
It was such a strange paradox. the first time he'd been given such a luxury as a real bath (with soap too!) in his slave life, and it was the same day as one of the most severe threats he'd received. it was _almost_ funny.
Life is Just a Storm- Chapter 4- Imperfect Certainty
Which he realized was rather paradoxical of him to even think about. the otter wrapped his arms around him and hugged tight. "confess that instead!" lukan's fur bristled in surprise as the otter embraced him.
Water Flowing Underground
Had it paradoxically been finally having had that pressure removed that had made it possible for the jackal to stop resisting the idea for the first time? there probably had to be an element of that in there somewhere.
Return to Form
His immobility now setting in as he could barely move, unnaturally massive arms and legs now felt so useless with so much muscle, the paradoxical statement of being too strong was something he cherished, even in such a smaller size.
The Scout
A paradox given presence. orchid was utterly fascinated in spite of her own caution. orchid swallowed and stowed her datapad, wondering what went on here so long ago. the signal had been playing since the original expeditions disappeared.
The Engineer's Curse
A headache brought on by logical paradox. everything he has been taught is telling him that what he is seeing is simply not possible, yet there it is staring him in the face. it's maddening."
The Great Adventure Book 1: To What End?
Yin and yang, the paradox. only intelligent beings can create good or evil. basic animals don't distinguish such things. evolution sorted that one out, but lapsed when it created intelligent life.
No Such Thing as Good and Evil
#1 of the morality paradox commission for shaesullivan a post-apocalyptic world is hard to live in: resources are scarce, safe spaces to live are rare, and people often only look out for themselves.