"Pirates, huh? Well, that explains why they weren't interested in talking. Figured they were a buncha jerks after that, though I can't imagine how they got over here. In any case, you've got my help in fighting them. Can't be any worse than the Thing."

It sounds cocky, but Palmer's sincere. The worst these creatures could do is kill him.

"Buncha cowards, going after people who can't fight back."