I was about to answer sharply, when I thought better of it.

"There is nothing wrong with being a Shadowen," the other answered sharply.

"No, it has to be the Seat," she answered sharply.

Being in no mood for games I answered sharply; but it was true.

His eyes narrowed and he started to answer sharply, but changed his mind.

She seemed to start to answer sharply, then bit her lip and kept silent.

"I thought you were not going to say it at all," she answered rather sharply.

I was about to answer sharply when Cetewayo himself addressed me.

"Don't spend too much time trying to meet with the Governor," he answered sharply.

There was a slight hesitation before the voice answered sharply.