Stede is such a compliment fisher
Stede: Stupid idea....
Ed:
Stede: [pointedly looks at Ed, a little louder] I only have STUPID ideas!
Ed: oh shut up
Stede: 😌
obsessed with ed being fascinated that stede doesnt want to meet him. like imagine being the most badass legendary pirate to ever live and then some random silly man on a boat with 4 flags and the most chaotic crew doesnt wanna meet you. he humbled ed astronomically im crying