[ Poor Swede looks mortified to be told he'd now be in charge of his own life, he's been on pirate ships since he was young and can't even imagine not blindly following his Captain and crewmates' leads. Obviously this is a lot for Swede because he instantly grabs for Thomas' hand again. He'll definitely need a bath himself after all this but hopefully it's more endearing than disgusting to Thomas. Either way it can't be helped, he's very scared. ]

I... I never know... what I am doing? [ His bottom lip quivers. ] I may stay with you, please? I... I am not... naughty like other pirates... I sit and I am quiet... [ He starts to tear up at the idea of having to be alone. ] Please... please? I will wash... I will take a bath and- and try to make coins to buy a clean shirt... I will even cut my hairs. [ It must be serious, he is so attached to his hair and always twirling it. ]