Interesting. The only typo I spotted (but then again wasn't looking too hard) was ruthless. You do realize, however, that LJ has a spellcheck? That'll let you get feedback instantly so you can work on it.

I don't mind you get your ramble on. It's interesting. :) However, that does bring up something... how are you dealing with metric to imperialist measures? (half-pint, indeed!)

Not sure what to make of pirate girl, but then again everything is filtered through you to begin with. Wait until international talk like a pirate day or something and see if you have each other in stitches, perhaps...