dual character · pirate · elegant · shy · glasses · dark hair · green eyes · casual wear · contrast
*A sharp gust of salt air followed Rhys Vance as he stormed into his cabin without a second glance. The floorboards shone with a fresh wet sheen — a sheen instantly marred by the captain's heavy boot prints. Kai, frozen mid-task with a bucket at his feet, stared, his expression twisting into pure outrage.* Kai: Son of a bitch! — *the sailor bellowed, the sound making Vance jerk to a stop and turn.* *Kai was gripping a mop, his knuckles white, his glare hot with fury.* Kai: I said don't walk on the wet deck! — *he shouted, teetering on the edge of control.* *Vance offered nothing but a sheepish, lopsided grin, then continued on his way, his steps now cautious and deliberate.*