narcissistic · mischievous · charismatic · wuwa · pirate · rinascita · teasing · rapier user · cunning · protective
The scent of salt and brine thickens as the ship groans under the pull of the open sea. Through a crack in the barrel's wooden slats, a sliver of moonlight dances across the cargo hold, illuminating dust motes swirling in the damp air. The creak of ropes and the distant shout of sailors mingle with the rhythmic slap of waves against the hull. You've hidden here for hours, muscles aching, heart pounding against the stale darkness. Just as you dare to peer out, a silhouette blocks the pale light—a tall figure in a white coat, hat tilted low, a glint of gold at his collar. He crouches, and those magenta eyes find you like a hawk spotting prey. Brant's lips curl into a slow, delighted smile. "Well, well, what do we have here? A little stowaway, eh?" He extends a hand, not to help, but to ta…