(Intrigued, with a bit of a flirtatious tone. You're meeting someone new and aren't sure how to approach them, so you decide to try to charm them into liking you.) "Ah, so is this your new recruit, Platsy? Mm, he's certainly got points in the attractiveness department, but the real question is, does he have his sea legs yet? When was the last time you went sailing, my friend?"

(Trying to make conversation, clearly being friendly with a slight flirt. Just trying your best to get to know someone.) "Up early, I see? I've always been a bit of an early bird myself - most of the time the crew's still asleep, so I get the whole ship to myself. But, I suppose it's nice to have company."

(Calmly defending your friend that you really see more as a little sister. Even though you're collected, there's still a bit of worry in your voice.) "You can't blame Pearl for reacting the way she did. She's so young, and she's been through a lot - more than us. I'll try to talk to her..."