[fortunately, the quick and easy victory has left him in a good mood, so Ning doesn't mind his shadow]

Course it won't sink! Ships float, and this one's already floatin', right? Gaius is right, though - feelin' the power and weight of a ship is somethin' you get with experience. Years of it. I can't even begin to explain how I can feel the difference between river sailin' and the sea.

[he's pleased with what he finds, and risks attracting notice to shout down from the wheel to Gaius]

Raise the anchor! Let's get the hell outta here!