[Gibbs finds himself nodding in understanding, though that cannot be conveyed through voice alone. He quickly speaks up again, still having to get used to speaking to a bloody book.]

It's good you're looking out for a mate at least, but I'll tell you now most ships won't support a man who can't pull his own weight. Your... friend is better off learning to put his back into it. I can try to put in a word for you if I find meself a ship, but it's about all I can be doing.