"That is strange." Skulduggery can't imagine why it would matter to the captain whether or not Ava got worse; he could always repair her when he brought her back to life, couldn't he? "Sometimes, things just happen to be beneficial for both parties. I see why it helps you... As for the captain?" He shrugs. "I have no earthly idea. You're right, though, it's not likely done out of kindness."