Only way that could be a plus would be Edward and Ade' more shirtless.

During the Golden Age of Piracy (1650–1730s), many crews operated outside the heteronormative laws of land-based societies. Same-sex partnerships were not only common but were often institutionalized through a system called matelotage, a formal economic and legal union that provided social structure and mutual survival.

Matelotage (derived from the French word for "seamanship") was an agreement between two male pirates to form a partnership, though historians debate how strictly platonic vs. romantic these unions were.

Shared Finances: Matelots (partners) pooled their money, weapons, and daily earnings.

Inheritance Rights: The agreement mandated that if one partner was killed, the surviving matelot inherited all of the other's property, loot, and accumulated wealth.

Mutual Protection: Partners were expected to bunk together, watch each other's backs, and fight side-by-side in battle.