One of the plus sides of being rather short, the handle of the basket was just long enough for her to loosen her fingers and let it drop, and it only dropped maybe an inch or two, with no damage to anything inside. And this was what she did the moment he wrapped his arms around her, so she could return the favor unhindered. A little smile touched her lips as he leaned down to claim hers.
Bryn raised up on her toes to meet the kiss, because who was she to resist such a charming Pirate Captain? And if she were honest, both he and Jacob had her wrapped around their little fingers, and could very easily leave her in a melted puddle of goop. And she was happy with that arrangement. As she was this as she melted against him.