[ Stede looks quite pleased with himself, to say the least. It's not quite the smugness that was present when he had proven his ability for passive aggression, but it's on the same vein; pleased, proud and altogether content with his work.

Stepping back, he gives Ed a little space as he tides up the bits they don't need any more. ]

It was never proper to grow it out, but it's been longer at sea than it ever was before. I simply forgot to cut it, and there aren't many barbers around pirate ports, you know.

[ Plus, he thinks he'd look a little ridiculous with long, pirate style hair. ]