Well Stede had no intention of going anywhere near the man's mouth. He was not particularly inclined to raspy voiced individuals at the moment for his own reasosn, but this man seemed harmless enough for someone who seemed like they'd be home in the Republic of Pirates.

He also seems a man of wit, though Stede understands what he's saying, he has the feeling there's a joke here he's not quite grasping. The best thing to do he's found in this situations is pretend he understood with a soft laugh and change the subject.

"My name is Stede. A fellow prisoner." A wry smile. "May I see what it is you're working on?"