My name is Katie. I'm only twenty-one years old and I'm taken for good. I'm also saloon girl, I dance for a living though I have been claimed by a pirate captain. And if I were you I wouldn't dare crossing him by putting a hand on me, and I'll warn you not to touch me unless you want some trouble. But if you don't want to listen to me you'll have more trouble than you know what to do with. Because of him...I don't have to worry about dancing for anyone else, he takes good care of me. Though I will admit that I enjoy him defending me. I might look innocent and helpless, but I am far from innocent and helpless. He is all the help I need. I've seen what he does to the men who mess with me, especially the ones who know I'm his girl and his only girl. I'm a very out going and trustworthy woman. I'm sweet and trusting, though I do have a cold side to me. I will admit to being a trouble maker as well as a lover, even though I'm caring. I'm also loyal. I lost both my parents at a young age, I really don't remember them much. My uncle owns the saloon, though he is an alcoholic, no one really questions him and he does keep the other girls as well as myself safe with the gun he has hidden behind the counter. He isn't the best man to live with. My aunt, his wife, passed away very suddenly. There are rumors saying she killed herself while others say my uncle killed her. I'm not sure which to believe, but I never ask. The jewelry I wear are my mothers. I wear them for a reason, my own reason. I lost my parents when I was very young...around two years old. Nathan made living with my uncle a lot easier, just because now if my uncle messed with me, someone would be defending me. Since no one was allowed to lay a hand on me, I usually just sat around or handed out drinks when Nathan wasn't in town. Tonight was one of those nights, though Nathan should be back sometime in the next few days. A new ship had come in with new men that weren't from around here. And they had been causing trouble around town for days now. I sighed softly and cursed under my breath, I was getting annoyed as someone grabbed my ass again. Though the last time I snapped at one of them my uncle snapped at me. This was getting old and quickly at that. I glared at the man who grabbed me a moment before setting the drinks on the table. I was about done with everything going on since that new ship had come in. I walked back to where my uncle was behind the bar and sat away from him, in a corner where I was hoping to be alone. But my wishes were quickly dimmed as a man wandered over to me. I paid him no attention, but he didn't take that as a no when he grabbed me and yanked me up. What the hell is wrong with men when they drink? They come into the saloon and think they can abuse the girls that are trying to make a living? God if only Nathan were here, he would have this taken care of quickly! “Let me go!” I muttered, trying to pull away as the man tightened his grip on my wrist. Nathan made it possible for me to not have to dance or go around with the other men to make a living. He helped me with money when he got a rad on a ship at sea. He was always taking care of me.

It was then that the gristled pirate walked in. He'd been away for a few months and now had heavy pockets. Hopefully, they would be heavy enough to mock at some sort of dowry for Katie's uncle- it was starting to get tiring that Nathan walked in, and Katie was either getting harassed, or had plenty of stories of it happening. It was worrisome enough that his crew was a thrown together mesh of runaway mercenaries and vagabonds; his own safety was already at question. Worrying about Katie's as well was too much, particuarly when she was out of sight.

For instance, it was happening just then. Someone was harassing her. Nathan was tired, and the last thin he wanted to see was some asshole after his girl. With a sound that cound't be described as anything but a growl, Nathan pushed his was through the crowd, to Katie and the drunken man. "You'd best find yourself another girl," he offered. "This one is mine, y'drunk fuck." The man, however, was clearly too inebriated to listen. He turned and spat in Nathan's face, which was not his smartest move.

Before Nathan could even say hello to his love, he was getting in a fight. The next moment, Nathan's fist connected with the man's chest, which caused him to stumble backwards and let go of Katie. "Sorry, dear, bit of a long day," he explained. The man who had grabbed Katie glowered at the pair of them, but evidently decided that they weren't worth it, as he shook his head and went to go grab some other barmaid.

"I hope that hasn't been happening too often. Though I can't really blame them. You're beautiful," Nathan remarked, turning to Katie.

(Sorry I've been gone so long)