[ha. It'd be a cold day in hell before he called you either.]

Not much. [and normally he's not one to defend them because their captain drives him a little loopy but he's a good kid and they're connected via Ace so] A strong bunch of rookies, so I've heard. Their captain is aiming to be next Pirate King, though you could walk down the street and trip over those who'd say the same thing. [he scratches his beard] Still I'd say he has more potential than most.