[Ah. This is dipping into some rather personal territory. Regardless of Mulder's claims to open minded thought, Norrington feels foolish speaking of his past exploits -- especially these ones. If the stranger probes much further he will likely close up altogether. Only the knowledge that he consented to this questioning keeps him from excusing himself. He has a duty of sorts to see it through.
As it is he takes a long time in answering. It is as though he hopes that if he leaves a large enough void his co-conversationalist might fill it with a sudden and desperate change of subject. At last, though, he does speak.]
I have walked upon a ship believed by many to be a phantom. The Black Pearl. Perhaps you have heard of her.
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As it is he takes a long time in answering. It is as though he hopes that if he leaves a large enough void his co-conversationalist might fill it with a sudden and desperate change of subject. At last, though, he does speak.]
I have walked upon a ship believed by many to be a phantom. The Black Pearl. Perhaps you have heard of her.