[There's another word, a word James has long forgotten. Of course, he can't recall it now, but he's left with the sense that there's a better, more personal word to describe this, as though it's on the tip of his tongue...but, he's been in Wonderland long enough to know why that feeling is there, so he shrugs and moves on.]

Sounds about right! I've always thought a career in piracy might be fun, you know.

[Of course he has. It would be a life of adventure out on the open seas! However, he's mostly kidding (though, if Wonderland were to throw a pirate event their way, he can honestly say he wouldn't be opposed).]

Once? [He scoffs!] I'm an expert, I'll have you know. No matter how dicey it gets, I always come out on top.

[This isn't true by any means, but he's more focused on trying to poke her with the sword again. It's just a toy, so really he's aiming for ticklish spots like a brat.]