[ It's true. Even Shanks has a filter, though it isn't always properly calibrated for the company he's in. And his filter is more about not saying certain things. It was also a couple of decades in the making. When it comes to telling others how it is, though, he can a bit too blunt. ]

[ As for risks, Shanks will take them, and gamble. He just takes too long before he makes his move. He is gathering what information he can, but they might be stuck for twenty years if everything is left up to him. ]

[ He smiles back to Sanji's words, and notes the kindness in saying that. It wasn't necessary, after all. ] Of course. We both. And [ Shanks gestures with his glass around the ] the others from our world, of course.

[ Because Shanks isn't going anywhere without Nami and Buggy. He would also like to get everyone else free, but Buggy and Nami are an personal situation. ]

And getting out of this shitty resort. [ Shanks laughs as he completes the cheer, then knocks back the rum. ] The rum is, yes. Though, I was talking with someone else from home, and we're inclined to agree - it's better in our world. They know how to make it just right.

[ Or they - Buggy and Shanks - have biases. ]