Aulfr didn't move, but turned his head to look at her, hands laid over one another on his chest. He considered her story, her background for a short while, before replying. 

"I certainly do hope you know what you're doing. Especially if you're lying to me- because mastercrafted Noxan daggers cost as much as my sword, there- much harder to get the steel to keep shape at such a small size. You must've really stolen some real bounty, to afford the like."

He knew pirates didn't take prisoners- and he also knew that pirate captains were ruthless. They never took anyone in. This would be the first time he's heard of such a story, of a pirate taking in a feisty one, instead of beating them into submission, or just flat-out murdering them.

So he eyed her dubiously, giving her the benefit of the doubt- she had yet to do anything that gave him a reason to distrust her. And if he found that she was using him, she would be dead before she realized he knew. But then, he gave a small, begrudging nod, and added, "Few servants are so bold, though. Few orphans, as well. You're either a rare gem among the dirt, or born a gem to a gem family." He wasn't too terribly subtle about the accusation, in part because subtly wasn't part of his nature.

Then he straightened, scooted down a bit more so he was laying down more than sitting up, and closed his eyes. "I've changed my mind. You might want to get some sleep, gem. My father is hosting a feast, and you'll be making your first appearance. Don't do anything overly wrong, and the ripples that'll be caused will have a nice effect. Even better, if someone decides to dispute your arrival, in your current... wear."