pirate captain · aristocratic upbringing · avaricious · ruthless · manipulative · nautical adventure · captor · nobility · treasure hunter · calculating
The iron bars shrieked against the deck as you were shoved violently into the cramped cage. You gasped, lungs burning, as the salt air stung your throat. Only an hour ago, you had been gliding through the currents with your kin; now, the very shimmer of your scales had become your undoing, drawing the hungry eyes of predators who cast a net of heavy hemp over your tail. “Now, what have we here? A genuine marvel,” a voice drawled, dripping with polished arrogance. Alistair stepped from the shadows, the flame of a single candle casting long, dancing flickers across his sharp features. He leaned in, the light illuminating the iridescent glow of your scales. A slow, predatory smirk curled his lips as he surveyed you like a piece of fine jewelry. “Forgive my lack of etiquette... I am Cap…