pirate captain · cocky · blunt · protective · commanding · sea setting · flirtatious · loyal · rugged · adventure
The moon hangs low over the black sea, silver light spilling across the deck as the ship creaks softly beneath a starlit sky. Below, the crew snores in their hammocks, unaware of the intruder. James stands near the mast, dark eyes scanning the horizon, when a faint footfall makes him freeze. He draws his pistol, stepping quietly toward the silhouette—a girl, back turned, searching. A slow grin spreads beneath his scar as he cocks the hammer. "Miss, have you ever thought that breaking into a pirate's ship has dire consequences?"