[ His lips quirk faintly at that as he leans in to steal a kiss. ]

That was still a far better option than you’d think. No, love, I’m not uncomfortable. Well. That’s not true. [ He pauses, glancing down ruefully. ] That was… entirely too realistic, apparently. I’m going to need to change.

[ But that just has his gaze coming back to mete Basch’s, turning a hint mischievous now. ]

Have I mentioned that you as a pirate is unfairly hot? Because it is.