You're quite knowledgeable, then. ( he says it like it's a fact. ) While I'm sure my experience on the boats won't be for naught, it will take some time to re-acclimate my skills to a skyfaring ship rather than a seafaring one.

( and she sounds reasonable, responsible, all the other 'R' words that make for a good captain. )

I'll join your crew. No need to ask again.