There was many things he did on her behalf, because he knew the reaction that it got. Now those things being just used for a purpose to manipulate the Queen, wasn't necessarily true. There were great aspects of her that he loved. Loved, wasn't actually a word for any of it. There wasn't much he loved more than treasure.
"I do not mind the thought of you getting distracted." Then he let his eyes snap to hers. "Distracted is good." There was a coy smile while she adjusted her skirts. While she spoke about her visions, Blackbeard thought on them. A ship ripe for his picking. His eyes flashed some thinking of the treasure at hand. That was one thing that was a sure fire way to get his attention. Edward let his attention venture back to more important things at hand.
"Interested yes, but other things have my interests too."