"What are you going to do with me?" Kyra stared at the captain in fear and a little bit of awe, though she wouldn't dare admit it.

"I'm not going to hurt a pretty little fish like you if that's what you're worried about dearie" Eliza grinned as she grabbed Kyra's chin, tilting it up so their eyes were locked. She could see the pure terror flickering in Kyra's eyes, but also a hint of desire. Eliza chuckled as she let go. "Someone have a little crush?" She mocked.

"Why would I have a crush on pirate scum like you?" Kyra spat, hiding her slight attraction to the captain. But she had a soft spot for women in control.

"Don't lie to me dearie. Yours eyes tell all. I'm very good at reading people you know"

"I'm surprised pirates can read" Kyra scoffed, knowing this would anger the captain. Yet somehow, a spark of confidence came over her and her fear of Eliza momentarily vanished. That moment was too short.

Eliza rolled her eyes, placing her hands on her hips. Kyra had changed. She was more feisty. And although she wouldn't admit it, she kind of liked it. "Playing feisty are we? Tie her to the mast" she commanded as she strutted away, refusing to look Kyra in the eyes.

Two of the fellow pirates harshly grabbed Kyra by the arms and threw her against the mast whilst another tied her up. "Let go of me you scoundrel!" She yelled, spitting in one of their faces, her tough facade fading as quickly as it arrived. They simple laughed and continued what they were ordered to do.

Meanwhile, Eliza had resorted to her private quarters. She allowed her head to fall onto the table as she contemplated what had just happened and what she was going to do with the new prisoner. Normally, she would have some fun torturing them, both physically and emotionally, then throw them overboard when she was bored with them. This one however was different. There was a certain glisten in her eyes and a fire in her heart that Eliza couldn't seem to shake. She was more outspoken than the others and, whilst understandably being frightened at moments, wasn't afraid to stand her ground. And part of Eliza found her attractive. She knew those feelings were reciprocated as she could see it in the prisoner's eyes yet she was scared the crew would mock them. It was highly unusual for such a feared captain as Eliza to be scared yet part of her was worried about what would happen if she acted upon her feelings.

After much deliberation, she decided to hide them, at least for now. But a little flirting wouldn't do any harm. Pulling herself together, she head back to the deck where Kyra was tied up and waiting for her.

A grin crept across her face as soon as she saw Kyra there helpless, her eyes begging for mercy. "Aww look at you all tied up for me" Eliza mocked her as she circled her like a predator to its prey.

Kyra rolled her eyes, not showing her fear. Somehow, she was able to suppress her fear and in doing so, it started to slowly fade. "And what did you leave for?"

"Awww did you miss me that much?" Eliza mocked, swiftly avoiding the question. "I knew a pathetic little prisoner like you couldn't resist such a pretty face as mine"

Kyra rolled her eyes. She knew what Eliza was doing, a little harmless flirting to hide her true emotions. Been there, done that. But just like Eliza could read Kyra, Kyra could see straight past her tough, emotionless facade to see that deep down was just a sad little girl who was desperate to be loved. If Eliza wanted to flirt then flirt she would. Two can play at that game. "Are you sure my presence doesn't intimidate you? You're probably not used to having someone as gorgeous as you are on board" Kyra grinned, her fear slipping away with every word until it had vanished entirely.

Eliza chuckled. "Hmm you seem so confident. You've certainly changed your tune. I wonder why" she stroked her chin in thought.

"I thought you were good at reading people, captain" she mocked, spitting her words. "Surely you must be able to tell"

"Well, I can tell that you clearly have a romantic connection to me, poor thing. And you probably think that this whole act is helping hide that" she chuckled, her lips pursed as she hid any doubt in her eyes.

"Well, if you're so good at reading people then read this" Kyra grinned, a cunning plan in mind. Eliza placed her hands on her hips in anticipation as Kyra mouthed the words "kiss me"

Eliza chuckled. "Oh how desperate you are, my pet" she stroked Kyra's hair before her hands moved down to either side of Kyra's hips so Kyra could feel Eliza's warm breath on her chest. "Oh but how can I refuse such a request?" Grinning, Eliza placed her lips on Kyra's and the two exchanged a long, beautiful kiss.