Return to Ulgrotha 4: Trauma
He turned to face alanaira, her stoicism marred by tears. "i'm so tired, my angel. so very tired." awkwardly, the two embraced, a heatless embrace under a cold light.
Ioborne: Chapter Five
I'm the best wielder we have," his voice cracked, his stoicism crumbling away with every breathe, "and he said i'm needed when we finally hit io." the tears began to fall, "what am i without him?"
Last Night Under The Stars
While not as intensely devoted to stoicism, or posturing, or pretending himself unbreakable as rei so often did, he wouldn't let himself drop his guard. not even now.
Pokephilia Story (NSFW) - The Pain of Another Year Ch. 1 (Justin Pt. 3)
All the man could do was look on with stoicism, with barely the tiniest hint of a smile forming across his face. it was good to have friends and family nearby to offer comfort and support.
Wyvern's Wishes
Instead, and wishing to regain some measure of her former stoicism, shyissa clenched her jaws and tried to block out the sensation of sharp, white-hot pain.
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 31 of 37
She settled back into the distant stoicism, "we knew something went wrong when aaron came back to the club alone and got shit-faced drunk. he blacked out and we had to bring him back here." she patted the couch she was sitting on.
Relaxation
Their gazes met now and she parried his stoicism with cool detachment. she studied his eyes as he studied hers. the intent stare was broken up when she stroked his snout. he nuzzled into her touch.
Twokinds - A Filthy Little Cheat
Though already somewhat of an oddity among his people; years of exile having markedly subdued his otherwise overwhelming basitin urge towards order and restraint, there was still enough stoicism left in the male to cause him to pause.
Red Riding Hood and the Wolf meet again
I still have my shyness and a tinge of stoicism, but my skills on stage have caught the eyes of many instructors and talent agents.
Spartan 0-6, Ch.1
Despite the coming danger, the former marine scout sniper's visage remained (as usual) the picture of stoicism. "hemingway would be proud," thought ben with a wry grin.
The Fireborn: Prologue
Remember what i was saying up there about stoicism and london? the folks here took this new age, which they called the "strange times" in stride.
Snake Lords of the Desert 33
They both shivered, but jelani kept from moaning, his perch making it quite clear that he had learned his lessons of silence and stoicism. _i will have to reward him for that..._ but he would save that for last.