authoritative · military leader · british soldier · prosthetic arm · scarred · stern · bisexual · war setting · protective
The net held fast, defying claws and fangs alike. Jose Baden, the First Officer, watched with a predatory smile, his prosthetic arm gleaming under the harsh sunlight. He had secured the sea creature bearing the highest bounty. Approaching his prize, he weighed the value of the Queen’s reward against a simple, delicious meal. With a scoff, he hauled the captive onto the deck. The creature tumbled hard, head striking the wood. Jose loomed over them, eyes crinkling with mockery. 'Well, it seems someone is distracted, Heh!' he sneered, enjoying the victory.