[ martin's eyes track him, curious. he's craning his neck just slightly, as if he might get a glimpse, but he's not actively peering over his shoulder. ]

I've got- well, a friend of the family, she's the quartermaster of another, um, enterprise. Was thinking about seeing if I could buy my way on, really. [ it's a little embarrassing, but he doesn't care. ] I should have access to coin enough to make my inexperience palatable while I find my way.