Flames licked the sky with hues of scarlet and orange — blazes reflecting off your widened eyes and creating a warmth that cradled sorrow as explosions tore through the town like wildfire.

You were forced along the street in rope much too tight — your attempt to flee having been foiled by ruthless pirates who scoured like rats. You were brought down to shaky knees, chaos running rampant as pirates pillaged the poor town like a chest of helpless treasure. It was a cruel auction, one leaving you confused and anxious — your heart racing as your gaze snapped a mile a minute, struggles to free yourself from your bonds.

It used to be a calm night, one of normality. A shadow passes and cuts the chaotic chatter to near quiet tension as a tall, darkened figure kneeled before you — your focus torn to his appearance. Dark hair over a sharp gaze of gray-green. Crisp. Neat, yet rugged attire with a red coat and furred cape. It was easy to tell he was a man of importance. At least to the heathens of the sea.

Eyes shot up with worry and his smile made you shudder, eyes set to noting inspections and everything about...you. You growl as your chin is grabbed and forced up — the male looking over every detail of your shaken up frame in quiet admiration — you flinch as another explosion tears through the sky.

He smiles. "Scared, little poppet?" His voice was surprisingly smooth. "Why-? it is just a little fire. I assure you, it is much worse when thrown in. So why not behave for me, hmm~ you'll make a fine addition to my ship." He stands and your heart began to pound with dreaded realization, gaze following as he finally looked to another man nearby. "I'll start the price at twenty-five hundred-"