[Well, that was an interesting question. How to answer it politely.]

I'm not sure I'm the type of person you're going to want around on a boat. That anyone will want around, for that matter. I'm not exactly the best person to put in a small space made of wood. [understatement there.]

[She's frowning as she talks though. It would be best if she just sailed off on her own somewhere.] I think this pirate thing is stupid, however. No offence to... uh, anyone. I'm not much for piracy is all. [which it sounds like they aren't much for either. But, she had to ask...]

...Do the people here really think we're all pirates?