[Jade's words might've been spoken with nonchalance, but they still got to Barbossa, who quirked his brow with a small degree of irritation. He said nothing else on the matter, though; what he knew was that he was just liking this person less and less with each word that came out of his mouth.

It did take him a couple of seconds, indeed, to register what Jade's explanation to his question was. At least it was straight to the point!

Well. Now that was strangely familiar to dying and being sent to the World's End, except that he thought he was done with those kinds of experiences. Guess not. Arrr.]

Fancy that! I wasn't exactly plannin' on taking this little trip - I guess I have those... scientists to thank for keepin' me here.

[His hand ran through his beard a little as he considered the situation, and then smirked a bit in Jade's direction.]

Questionable character, ye said?... Like yer own, ye mean?

I can see how I might think that about the scientists, myself. Has anyone taken the fight to them yet, I wonder?