"Because you, my friend, are awesome!" Grinning, she took another sip of her drink and said, "That's alright. Could I be first mate? Or second, if Ella wants to be first mate." Even though they hadn't met, she easily included Ella into the equation.
"Hah! Bloodthirsty Bell! Hmmm... The Dread Pirate Bell? Black-heart Bell." She wrinkled her nose, but giggled at his idea. "Well I don't think Polly would fit you for a parrot name."