Shoot first, beg forgiveness later. Sure you aren't a pirate yourself? [ Being a pirate was good fun in Ivalice, but here it seems to charm everyone. He's passingly aware that, right now, he'd really like this person to find him charming. ]

You'll have to show me this Cher person's music. The youth have informed me that the infernal box I'm meant to carry around at all hours of the day will also play music. In my day, we had music from instruments and had to go to the theater for entertainment.

[ He hears the pirate question. Normally, he enjoys playing this up and watching others try to piece together his charm and his piracy. But he's oddly self-conscious. What if David is morally opposed? Not that obstacles are permanent, but it seems pertinent to set out on the right foot. ]

I was looking for a tea house. Care to join me? You can show me Cher.