The sound of the woman's voice shook him from his intense focus on the letter he was attempting to write. "Aye, it's fine." He rolled up the parchment and slid it to the side of the desk, and as he stood, he stretched and walked towards where a linen shirt was hanging. He grabbed it and slid it on, turning back around to her. "Hate to make the lady uncomfortable," he mumbled as he finished dressing. He held out his hand to signal for her to take a seat on the chair, and after she obliged, he sat on the bed across from her.

"First and foremost, I hope that you have found The Black Star to be accommodating. I take great pride in my ship and my men. I understand they are probably looking at you as a dog to meat, but I assure you, their bark is worse than their bite. Unless you are the enemy, then they are indeed adequate." He ran his fingers through his hair, and then leaned towards her, clasping his hands together. "My intentions are not to harm you during your stay, but I do need to know that you'll stay put and do as your told. You'll return to your fine silver and elegant parties as long as you do not try to do anything that would make me doubt your honesty. Your father," he paused, clearing his throat, "has decided to cross not only myself and my crew, but the rest of the brave men of the seas who have done nothing but respect your port. Taking you was purely business. You are a very important piece in the game I am playing." He straightened his posture before continuing. "Now, let us imagine that your father does not listen to my very reasonable requests. What is to become of you?" he questioned her rhetorically as he smirked. "Well, let's just hope Daddy loves his daughter enough to listen to the Ol' Captain, aye?"

He stood up and straightened his garments. "Now, I am no animal. I may not be a refined gentleman that I assume you're so very used to, but I am a man of my word, and if there is something that would make your stay more comfortable, within reason, I shall honor it." He stuck out his large, scarred hand for her to shake in agreement. "As long as you do not try to escape, I will be the perfect gentleman."