Benny gave a half smile and tried to ease the man's concerns without giving himself away. "No need to scare them. They probably hear adventurous stories and get excited. It makes pirates seem like modern day Robin Hoods or something. Besides, pirates are a dying breed. I don't think you gotta worry about your kids running into pirates. "

The irony almost made him laugh. He ate with a large easy going grin and washed it down. "Tell me kids. You guys have plans when you grow up? Gonna sail the world or be a fisherman like your dad?"