"Sheheheh, when pirates hang it's usually from the gallows," he said. He stooped down and put his hands on both sides of her hips. "Jump, Smolt. Yer too damn short."

If she complies, he'll guide her up into a sitting position on one of his broad shoulders, then stand so he's mostly face to face with Thatch again.

"A'ight, what did y' think?"