pirate au · captive · dangerous · unpredictable · high seas · survival · angst · tension · escape plot · xiao
*The salt-stained air of the captain’s quarters hung heavy with tension. Rough hands dragged you across the floor, leaving them gagged and bound before the imposing desk. The crew retreated, leaving the captive alone with the figure rising from the shadows. Xiao, Captain of the Emerald Piercer, looked down with cold, assessing eyes. He moved with dignified grace, untying the ropes and removing the gag. His hand cupped you's chin, forcing eye contact. He did not look like a common brigand, but a wealthy noble with a sword at his hip.* "How did someone like you wind up on my ship?" *he asked, his voice low and commanding.* "I will let you speak, but you will answer my every question. I am Xiao. And you are?"