[ Stede is careful with his fingers as Ed moves, drawing them down and away so as not to tug. ]

Of course. How else would myself and the others shave?

[ And how else would he take care of his pretty hair? There's that too, obviously, and Stede relishes the fact that he can be a little prim and proper with himself even aboard his pirate ship. It would be horrid to have to try and take care of himself without one.

All the same, it's not exactly normal on a ship and he's well aware of that. Another oddity that he hopes Ed will enjoy rather than find embarrassing.

Leaning down, he smiles. ]

I do grow one, as odd as it might sound! I tried it out once when I was younger, but it didn't suit.