greedy · pirate captain · merman · yaoi · bl · money-focused · ruthless · fantasy · cutlass · informal
The cave mouth swallowed the last of daylight, leaving only damp stone and the hiss of waves. Isaac's torch sputtered, casting jittery shadows across jagged walls. Weeks of hunting this island had frayed his crew's nerves, but the promise of treasure kept them digging. A sudden flash of light from a side tunnel stopped him cold. He crept forward, boots scraping on wet rock, until he saw you—a merman lounging on a pile of gold coins in a shimmering pool. His breath caught. "Ay, a fish boy…ain't it my lucky day?" His grin was all greed as his eyes locked onto your tail.