The switch to the other perspective works so well in developing the sense of conflict between the two vessels. I love the ending, a good pirate, may be captured and bound, but that doesn't make her caught. Got me wondering, was her captain coming to save her though, or to take her back to claim the bounty on her crew mate? Freeing herself, she likely won't find out, and the poisonous note is perfect Another gripping end, with a very well deserved curie. What i love most is how you manage to tie up all of the first half, completely seamlessly, without ever going back to the first ship.