After the fight

Bar brawls are nothing out of the ordinary in The Golden Cutlass, nor in Tortuga as a whole. Soon after it dies down and a few **** bodies are hauled out, everyone regains their seats and their drinks.

Satisfied that you caught Captain Blood's eye, and not wanting to push things too much, you get back to Will. He hands you a cup of spiced rum and raises his eyebrow bemusedly.

"What was all that about Jack?"

You take a gulp of the rum and reply, "Nothing...just trying to put on a good show."

Will eyes you knowingly. "And I take it, the captain noticed."

You smile a little, and nod. The two of you continue to finish your drinks. Eventually, nightime is upon you, and many of the pirates in The Golden Cutlass begin to clear out. Before you can do the same, you hear the familiar click of Captain Blood's boots.

"I'd like to talk to you," she says.

"I'll leave you two to it, Captain," Will says as he walks away.

She turns to you. You are so entranced by her bright red hair and plump lips that you almost miss what she is saying.

"Your friend...One-Eyed Will right?"

You nod.

"And you...you've never caught my attention before..." she pauses, waiting for a name.

"It's Jack, Captain Blood," you reply. "I usually keep my head down."

As the two of you push open the door to the tavern and take a step out into the brisk air of the streets of Tortuga, she asks you, "And what made you decide to rear your head today, Jack?"