Flattery and Faltering
The sun was high in the sky ; Darcy knew there still was plenty of time for her hunt. Concealed in a large tree's branches, she waited, watching the path along the river, sure someone would eventually go through there The carefree passers-by on the...
Writer's Paradox
**The Writer’s paradox** Jonjo wakes up as the late morning sun shines from the crevice of the darkening curtains, he rubs his eyes until he remembers that it will be the day he has decided to finally release his writing for the whole world to see. He...
Life by the Page 10
She tried to play off the flattery only to give herself away. "i wore this on new year's, remember?" leon in fact remembered that night, or at least parts of it. he had been drinking more and more as that night went on into the new year.
Market-Day
No flattery, bosc decided. assume he's much smarter than an average dog. well. of course he would be, bosc thought quickly. he's managed to be a_dog-colonel_for goodness sake! no flattery, then ... a practical approach. practical. yes.
Scale and Shield (Part 1)
“enough flattery." azacoatl turned away, wanting to hide any softening of his expression. he slammed his tail in the mud to show he was done talking. “now go, and don't ever return."
Our Goddess - Ch 5 - Telling Tails
Those felt like empty flattery to me, just attempts to suck up to a princess without really understanding what sakuya-hime had accomplished or what she would want her legacy to be."
Chloe Sneaks into the [Redacted] with Anon
Below each painting was a gold-plated plaque, with detailed flatteries for donating money, or helping found the museum, or something. it's not like anon or chloe would ever care to read them. they simply continued walking.
Ander - Part 5: Subchapter 2
"it's much too early for such flattery." "a true heroine you are..." father stealthily waved his hand behind his back - _shoo! shoo!_ - and kiana didn't need telling twice.
Caught in Mid-Stream
My heart beat a little faster at the flattery. stupid, stupid, stupid! i told myself. just listen and be good. "i'm not perfect velori. i have a bum leg, and i have a touch of gray around my muzzle.
First Meeting
Careful tone, slight flattery. just take it easy..._ "bonnie?" freddy asked tentatively. "yeah?" the rabbit replied, sipping his drink before turning to look at him. "there's something i have to tell you," the brown bear said, keeping his tone steady.
Gilded Cage: Chapter 34
It’s too early for flattery.” olas laughed, a deep, resonant sound that filled the room. “is it flattery if it’s true?” he trailed his talons lightly over leon’s back, feeling the muscles shift beneath his touch.
Blood, Sweat, and Diesel: Chapter 1
I could not help feeling proud of kent's flattery, but i felt guilty for subjecting kent to the verbal punishment that was imminent. to say ostin was enraged would be an understatement.