( She tries not to burst out laughing when his words finally click together in her head. Pirate and treasure? So he was a pirate that was turned into... this?

Doing her best to act appropriately shocked by this revelation, she is genuinely curious by this development. There's something here that can change a person so much? What an awful but interesting thought. )

How long have you been like this, my dear Jackie? I hope this won't be a long effect for your person. If you're this charming now, I would love to see your true identity.