[ Retired from piracy. Shanks is quiet for a moment, as though his mind is trying to imagine what that might be like. He hasn't thought much about that, because he's not sure if he'll make it. But, one step at a time. ] I suppose most of us have that to look forward to, someday.

I'll have to keep Baratie in mind if I make it back to East Blue.

[ Does he know Luffy. Shanks gives a soft chuckle from the back of his throat, his smile strained. ]

Luffy was a dear friend I knew back when I was in the East Blue. It's been a good ten years, now, though. You have a hell of a captain.

[ He shakes his head, smile faltering for a moment. His eyes flicker away again, but find Sanji once more as he tries to give him a reassuring smile. ] He was, but left recently. It's for the best. He really shouldn't be trapped here.

[ Then, finally. ] I'm Shanks. [ He's certain he doesn't have to add the Red Hair part. Sanji either has heard of him, or he hasn't. ]