For all we know, it's happy because it's feeding off Gambie's despair (which is why it sticks around her).
Post 4294424 revealed the answer in a hilarious fashion.
What should I dooooo!!Whatever should I do... My equipment's gone, and I can't head out to sea...Uuu...Baaay!I don't even have a way to signal for help...!Baaay!Your Dependable Friend is~♪