And when they're in port, they watch The Simpsons...

[The Long and Short of It emerge victorious from sea battle.]
Kleopatra says, "972 POE and wood! I wanted a peanut."
Birkwelch laughs
Flywheel says, "sorry"
Birkwelch says, "972 poe can buy many peanuts!"
Kleopatra says, "explain how."
Emilypemily laughs.
Birkwelch says, "Poe can be exchanged for goods and services!"
Kleopatra says, "Whoohoo!"

(xposted to puzzle_pirates)