#this is why CJ was able to manipulate him so well don't you see

[blakbonnet]

don't think people realise how friendless Ed is - exactly like Stede - and that's why this dynamic works so well?? he's spent his entire life with people chasing the thrill of Blackbeard and never wanting to know him at all. Meanwhile this adorable guy comes along and yes and's him every step of the way I'm just- he's just a little guy who wants to point at frankfurter clouds and have the other person say "nope I think that might be a telescope actually" he just needs friends!!!!