As much as he was glad Bea backed him, Roger didn't want to see her at odds with Ms. Mortimer. She did rent from the lady and the woman could decide to kick her out. "That's fine, Bea. I probably should go find that captain anyway. He's one of those that always likes to stay on the move. I want to make sure I catch him before he takes off again. If he knows he's got," he paused realizing that with Ms. Mortimer on her leaving would probably be something Bea would want to do. Knowing her, she'd probably wait until the day and just say she was leaving. And he didn't blame her. Ms. Mortimer would throw a fit if she knew they were both going to take off. Not that they would be alone. The captain had a daughter so everything would be proper.

Though he knew they would not do anything, at the same time he understood the propriety of things. He didn't want Bea's name or reputation tarnished. Thus why he was careful about certain areas with her. Holding his hat, with his hand he nodded to Ms. Mortimer and then smiled at Bea. "I'll catch you tomorrow, Bea, and let you know."

"Let her know what?" Ms. Mortimer growled annoyed. Young men were always up to no good. She didn't like them. Always scheming and wanting things without committing. Men in general were bad, in her opinion.

Roger gave her a patient smile. "Let her know regarding a project we are working on." He didn't say anything more. First off, it wasn't his to say, and second it was none of her business. 

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Oh that was a lot better. Rufus felt relieved. Wouldn't have been good - either for business or general - to insult a ship's mechanic to their face. His face brightened at the mention of Estella. "No. She a'int 'ere at the moment. But she'd be right good 'elp for you. Miracle worker 'hen it comes to anything mechanical. 'ever seen somebodies with a gift like 'er." He touched his ear. "Got an ear to 'ear the slightest ticks of a mechanic and a brain to solve any mechanical mess." He boasted. Despite the lack of bloodlines, he was right proud of her. 

"Youse can probably find 'er at the tavern down the street - Golde' Plum." He shook his head. "She volun-teired to get dinner 'for the main rush. Youse can wait 'ere or can head that way iffin you want. Or I can sen' 'ere your way." He offered.