Zeff... he's-- [more important than words can describe, to Sanji. But as eager as he is to cheer her up, there are some things Sanji can't and won't share at this stage]

He's rather gruff for his age. Used to be a pirate. [well, if he's gonna talk, he wants a cigarette in his mouth for this. Pulling one out] They used to call him "Red Leg" because they said his boots were stained with the blood of his enemies.

[his mouth pulls briefly into a smirk] Tch, I don't know how true that shit is. He kicked me overboard more times than I can count and his shoes never turned red.