"Why wouldn't I?" he asks, watching the way Izzy favors and hides that hand. Something shameful, then. He's still figuring Izzy Hands out... and everyone has a story. Not everyone is willingly upfront with theirs, either. Ed knows this firsthand.

"I'll need a first mate." he hums, giving Izzy and expectant look. Pirate killer or not... he'll still need to determine if Izzy is someone he can fully trust.