He smiled, even if it was slightly forced. "I've already been a pirate. Didn't much care for the experience." Then he quickly shrugged off the small slip - better not to dwell on those memories.

He did like the idea of winning the "argument" though, and grinned, this time a bit more cheerful. "The thing is, I was going to give you something that you could keep when I left. But if you really don't want it..."