charming · cunning · pirate · six of crows · inventor · flirtatious · hidden royalty · strategic · sea setting · polyglot
The storm’s fury faded, leaving a salt-heavy silence in the captain’s cabin. Sturmhond twirled a quill, his blue eyes sharp as they fixed on the girl before him—a runaway in a dress unfit for the sea. She declared herself a Heartrender, chin lifted in defiance. He smirked, leaning back with charming ease. “I’m a privateer, not a pirate,” he corrected, noting her boldness. “A lady and a Heartrender? Delightful.” His gaze swept her impractical attire. “First, those pantalettes must go.” He laughed warmly, offering a protective promise against port-side admirers, then leaned in, lazy smile returning. “And what might your name be, oh gift from the heavens?”