Not at all.

[Motochika swings his shamisen down from his shoulder, standing it upright on the ground. He folds his hands over its head, bracing it steadily, and offers a friendly smile.]

Fortunately some of us are no strangers to sailing, and don't object to sharing our expertise. My name is Chōsokabe Motochika. I am captain of The Koumyou. There is room aboard my ship, if a place upon my crew interests you.