Stede is an interesting man to Malcolm. A gentleman pirate. Who would have heard of such a thing? But, from what he can read of the man, he seems to be good at heart. He likes being in charge of things and helping people. Kind of a mix between a salesman and a social worker. The two of them got off on the wrong foot, but Malcolm's hoping to change that. He and his pirate crew might be the type of allies that he needs on the ship.

Malcolm stops when called to and looks over at Stede's array of crafts. He's still on high alert, the gun tucked into the back of his shorts. Part of him says that he doesn't have time for this, but he agrees that it might help him chill out a little bit. Plus, a goodwill gesture can't hurt.

"Sure," Malcolm replies with a shrug. "It's been a while since I've done anything like that."