[ he doesn't think that saying he was a pirate would really be couth right now. he doesn't know this person, despite her kindness to him, and he doesn't want to arouse any sort of suspicion.
so, he decides against being that honest. ]
Farmer. [ he could have been a farmer, he thinks. if things hadn't worked out how they did, he could have ended up working the land. he rubs a thumb against his lip, more concerned about the punishment she lists rather than his lie. ]
no subject
[ he doesn't think that saying he was a pirate would really be couth right now. he doesn't know this person, despite her kindness to him, and he doesn't want to arouse any sort of suspicion.
so, he decides against being that honest. ]
Farmer. [ he could have been a farmer, he thinks. if things hadn't worked out how they did, he could have ended up working the land. he rubs a thumb against his lip, more concerned about the punishment she lists rather than his lie. ]
That sounds — that sounds insane.