"Bonnet will say anything to gain your trust." he snaps, "Don't let yourself be manipulated like the rest of them."

It's all he'll say for now. Best left at that. Edward wouldn't want to get too vulnerable with a stranger, anyway. Whiskey is better. Whiskey numbs the pain. Edward would take whiskey over love, any day.

No need to ration is good news... but it's also a very good way for the mysterious Captain of this ship to manipulate his passengers. Get them used to a certain level of comfort. Rip it away when they become a threat. Best not to get too comfortable.

"There's a catch, I'm sure..." he replies, keeping up.