The other dancers, the brightly lit room, even the music faded around them.

His smile grew still broader, then faded a little around the edges.

The forest faded into view around Chakotay and the others.

The forest faded away around me, thinning to younger trees.

The world faded around him, but before it did, Kayarna's lips had done their work.

The anger faded around the edges as she finally looked uncomfortable.

The laughter faded around the edges, and there was suddenly a very serious look on his face.

Whatever we'd been fighting about seemed to fade for the moment with those dead jremains all around us.

The light of day faded rapidly around the turn, slowing them further.

The smile faded around the edges but didn't disappear completely.