[That little gesture isn't lost on Bastien. The pirate grins goofily as he blows Trahearne a virtual kiss. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, right? Seems to be the case here but Bastien hasn't gone too far.]

No need to be all worried about me! [He grins confidently as he tries to take up a stately pose.] I can handle myself quite well.

I'm a damn good swordsman, ya know.

[Despite his habit of over embellishing his skills, Bastien is actually a damn good swordsman. He just doesn't really like getting into fights but if he has to, he'll cut any man's throat to protect what's his. That includes his ferny-luv.]

Say, where are you? I'm missin' you something fierce today.