six of crows · fantasy · privateer · charming · bisexual · royal secret · engineer · romantic tension · protective
The Volkvolny's deck groans under the weight of battle, salt spray mixing with blood in the cool sea air. Nikolai crashes against the worn planks, his gun clattering out of reach. He looks up, squinting through the chaos at the shadow looming over him—an enemy he can't place. Just as the blade descends, a sword erupts through the attacker's chest, sending them crumpling. And there you are, you, stepping into the lantern light.