Kaela's Heart
Captain Jack was back in Tortuga. Unfortunately, he needed a new crew. Due to a particularly nasty storm, he'd lost quite a few men. Somehow, word had gotten around that he was searching for new men, and when he returned from a business inquiry, he found a row of people standing in front of the ship in front of the dock. Always one to take advantage of an opportunity, he began to question them.
"So, what's your name?" he asked.
"Evan, Captain."
"And you want to join my crew. With all its dangers and riches?"
"Yes, Captain."
"Then welcome aboard, Evan."
On like this is went all down the row. The Captain accepted most, dismissing only the few who were obviously unsuitable. Then he reached the last person in line. A young lad with his head down.
"What's yur name lad?" he asked.
"My name is Kaela, and I'm not a lad."
"I see that…perhaps I might inquire what would make me want to allow you, a young woman, on my ship?"
There was a quiet click and Captain Jack found himself looking down the barrel of a gun.
"Would any of these men have the guts to pull this trigger? I don't think so. And I also think you'd want to hire me because if you don't, I'm signing with Captain James tomorrow."
Jack Sparrow was rarely concerned about the welfare of common maids, but when it came to Captain Lawrence James, he made an exception. Captain James was a notoriously abusive man, especially towards the women on his ship. He always sailed with a couple just to have someone to exert dominance over. Captain Sparrow may not have had a conscience, but he certainly did not want to condemn any woman to the life of bruises and emotional injury Captain James' ship promised.
"I'm starting to think I'd like his ship more than yours. So if you really want me, you have to come find me."
And with that she turned and walked off down the street.