The Baratie in its pre-time skip era boasts four levels with an upper deck for the cooks to rest, a middle deck that holds the kitchen, and a lower deck where customers sit. Fins that fold out from the underside serve as the fourth level during harsh weather or battle by creating a platform and expanding the ship's surface area. The restaurant is staffed by twenty-odd cooks and no waiters; should Mark ask, Patty the patissier or Carne the meat master will explain that the waitstaff all jumped ship months ago after the frequent feuds with pirates scared them off. They might even joke that Sanji served as their main waiter for a time despite being the sous-chef, for all the good it did when he was the most prone to starting fights and driving away the clientele.
The Baratie is somewhat renowned for its ocean-going status and the rough temperament of its staff. While its overall ambience is typical of a high-quality restaurant, the cooks often get into scuffles with unruly customers and pirates who seek to loot the establishment. The cooks utilize a combination of firearms and oversized cutlery in a fight with the exception of Zeff, the head chef under whom Sanji apprenticed in the culinary and martial arts.
Zeff is a kicker who can crush bedrock and stop bullets mid trajectory with his peg leg alone. Mark will probably see a resemblance between Zeff and Sanji in their gruff mannerisms, though the former is much rougher in the kitchen as he teaches his cooks by striking out with his leg. Casual violence notwithstanding, the cooks unanimously respect Zeff for taking them in after being rejected by other establishments for their brutish natures. To Mark, they'll speak highly of Zeff and recount how he and Sanji founded the restaurant nine years ago. If asked, they'll describe the two's relationship as cantankerous, but close. Carne might go as far as to explain that Zeff, a former pirate once known as Red Leg for his bloodstained feet, gave up piracy after eating his leg when Sanji was a boy to prevent the latter from starving to death. Consequently, there's an unwritten rule on the Baratie that food must never be wasted.
A culinary master in his own right, Zeff's style is reminiscent of Sanji's, who's much more experimental with his dishes. The staff eat what they've made during breaks, and Zeff's food is always top-notch when he gets around to cooking. Mark will be invited to eat with the cooks and probably answer questions about how Sanji is doing: Word is that Sanji's crew was annihilated at the halfway point of their voyage after an ugly run-in with the government, but the cooks all believed he was okay once his captain showed up on the news later.
Said captain once worked as a chore boy for the Baratie after blasting a hole in the roof and hurting Zeff on accident. The debt was forgiven after Luffy thwarted a pirate attack, and he left with Sanji shortly thereafter.
For the most part, the cooks will be affable to Mark, whom they know as a friend of Sanji's from some dating show where he made off with a cute girl. They'll occasionally ask about Asa and have a hoot about how Sanji might finally stop costing the Baratie once he returns, because he had a bad habit of serving women for free. They'll also express an interest in getting to know Mark without being too intrusive, ranging from basic questions about himself to his interests and his plans for the near future. Many of the cooks are much older than Sanji and Mark, so their treatment of him might be akin to that of a distant nephew. They'll definitely make a comment here and there about how Mark has a much nicer temperament next to Sanji's legendarily ugly temper, pointing to how often he and Patty in particular would get into arguments.
Patty is perhaps the closest to Mark's age at the prime age of 27. Boisterous and passionate, his belief that the "customer is king" is ironically hindered by his backhanded formalities of calling the clientele suckers and squid-face. He'll be the most likely to tease Sanji when talking to Mark, grousing about Sanji's lousy customer service while acknowledging that Sanji was the softest of them, because he would always feed the penniless who couldn't pay behind Patty's back. Patty is headstrong, making him the most opinionated and brashest cook of the bunch.
Carne is another prominent cook who's older and more level-headed by comparison. He has a broader knowledge of current events and will be Mark's go-to source for information on the world and stories pertaining to the Baratie. At one point, he might recall how the cooks used to regard Sanji with suspicion, believing that he just wanted to take over the Baratie without realizing how deep his bond with Zeff runs. Carne is the most likely to impress that Zeff is a father figure to them, but to Sanji most of all. He'll also make the most effort among the working cooks to watch over and check in on Mark by acknowledging his presence and engaging with him when the opportunity arises.
Zeff is Sanji's father, and it shows. His attitude toward Mark will be largely reticent and brusque, lukewarm at his coldest and quietly warm in how he'll ensure that Mark is fed and undisturbed in Sanji's old room. Should Mark make his initial landing in said room, Zeff will sense his presence and come up to coolly interrogate his intentions upon recognizing his face from the show. Once Mark relays Sanji's suggestion, Zeff will grouse about the latter's decision to drop off a guest on his own, then turn away and tell the former when dinner will be with the rest of the staff. For partaking of their food and occupying a space on the Baratie, Mark will be expected to do the dishes at the very least and, if willing, allowed to wait on customers. (If Mark ever decides to feed someone who's hungry, poor, and disagreeable enough that the cooks have turned against them, he'll have Zeff's blessing to do so.) Other than seeing to Mark's essential needs, Zeff will respect his privacy and only engage in deeper conversation if it's initiated by Mark himself. In reality, he's inwardly appreciated Mark's friendship with Sanji since watching the show. In a rare moment of transparency, he might gruffly comment on how it'll do Sanji good to have more company of his own age, seeing as a restaurant is no place for a snot-nosed brat. If Mark finds himself in need of anything, including candid conversations, Zeff will be the one to find. If he also ever expresses any awkwardness about using Sanji's room, Zeff will snort about how it's nice to live without cigarette smoke for once, because nobody else uses the way Sanji did.
While the cooks are endeared to Sanji, none of them will ask Mark to convey anything to him. They're living their lives and expect that Sanji will do the same. In terms of the present and future, they'll show more interest in Mark as a person and even ask after Josuke and other friends from the show. Clumsy and foul-mouthed as they are, the cooks ultimately mean well and won't alienate Mark by pulling punches around him, especially once he begins helping out in a working capacity. If everyone gets yelled at and roughhoused, so does Mark. 👊🏻
Last but not least, the Baratie is littered with Sanji's wanted posters. They're hideous and all the cooks get a good laugh out of seeing them every day, joking that it's a spitting image of their sous-chef. Isn't it, Mark? Nod and hum in the affirmative. They hand out a poster to every customer who's willing to take it, and they'll expect Mark to do the same once he starts to wait tables. "This is the Baratie, the home of Black-Leg Sanji!" If Mark becomes curious, one of the cooks will regale him with the tale of how Sanji's crew stormed the judicial island known for executing criminals in order to retrieve a crewmate, culminating in the lobby's destruction after the government blasted the hell out of it. The crew effectively declared war on the entire world for a single woman who's been accused of wanting to destroy it for years. Mark will encounter the occasional lady customer who'll ask if Sanji is around in the hopes of getting a free meal or snack, leaving him to break the unfortunate(?) news that Sanji is that pirate on the poster and won't be coming back for a while.
Nobody will gaslight Mark here. I refuse to let that happen.
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Baratie feat. Mark
The Baratie is somewhat renowned for its ocean-going status and the rough temperament of its staff. While its overall ambience is typical of a high-quality restaurant, the cooks often get into scuffles with unruly customers and pirates who seek to loot the establishment. The cooks utilize a combination of firearms and oversized cutlery in a fight with the exception of Zeff, the head chef under whom Sanji apprenticed in the culinary and martial arts.
Zeff is a kicker who can crush bedrock and stop bullets mid trajectory with his peg leg alone. Mark will probably see a resemblance between Zeff and Sanji in their gruff mannerisms, though the former is much rougher in the kitchen as he teaches his cooks by striking out with his leg. Casual violence notwithstanding, the cooks unanimously respect Zeff for taking them in after being rejected by other establishments for their brutish natures. To Mark, they'll speak highly of Zeff and recount how he and Sanji founded the restaurant nine years ago. If asked, they'll describe the two's relationship as cantankerous, but close. Carne might go as far as to explain that Zeff, a former pirate once known as Red Leg for his bloodstained feet, gave up piracy after eating his leg when Sanji was a boy to prevent the latter from starving to death. Consequently, there's an unwritten rule on the Baratie that food must never be wasted.
A culinary master in his own right, Zeff's style is reminiscent of Sanji's, who's much more experimental with his dishes. The staff eat what they've made during breaks, and Zeff's food is always top-notch when he gets around to cooking. Mark will be invited to eat with the cooks and probably answer questions about how Sanji is doing: Word is that Sanji's crew was annihilated at the halfway point of their voyage after an ugly run-in with the government, but the cooks all believed he was okay once his captain showed up on the news later.
Said captain once worked as a chore boy for the Baratie after blasting a hole in the roof and hurting Zeff on accident. The debt was forgiven after Luffy thwarted a pirate attack, and he left with Sanji shortly thereafter.
For the most part, the cooks will be affable to Mark, whom they know as a friend of Sanji's from some dating show where he made off with a cute girl. They'll occasionally ask about Asa and have a hoot about how Sanji might finally stop costing the Baratie once he returns, because he had a bad habit of serving women for free. They'll also express an interest in getting to know Mark without being too intrusive, ranging from basic questions about himself to his interests and his plans for the near future. Many of the cooks are much older than Sanji and Mark, so their treatment of him might be akin to that of a distant nephew. They'll definitely make a comment here and there about how Mark has a much nicer temperament next to Sanji's legendarily ugly temper, pointing to how often he and Patty in particular would get into arguments.
Patty is perhaps the closest to Mark's age at the prime age of 27. Boisterous and passionate, his belief that the "customer is king" is ironically hindered by his backhanded formalities of calling the clientele suckers and squid-face. He'll be the most likely to tease Sanji when talking to Mark, grousing about Sanji's lousy customer service while acknowledging that Sanji was the softest of them, because he would always feed the penniless who couldn't pay behind Patty's back. Patty is headstrong, making him the most opinionated and brashest cook of the bunch.
Carne is another prominent cook who's older and more level-headed by comparison. He has a broader knowledge of current events and will be Mark's go-to source for information on the world and stories pertaining to the Baratie. At one point, he might recall how the cooks used to regard Sanji with suspicion, believing that he just wanted to take over the Baratie without realizing how deep his bond with Zeff runs. Carne is the most likely to impress that Zeff is a father figure to them, but to Sanji most of all. He'll also make the most effort among the working cooks to watch over and check in on Mark by acknowledging his presence and engaging with him when the opportunity arises.
Zeff is Sanji's father, and it shows. His attitude toward Mark will be largely reticent and brusque, lukewarm at his coldest and quietly warm in how he'll ensure that Mark is fed and undisturbed in Sanji's old room. Should Mark make his initial landing in said room, Zeff will sense his presence and come up to coolly interrogate his intentions upon recognizing his face from the show. Once Mark relays Sanji's suggestion, Zeff will grouse about the latter's decision to drop off a guest on his own, then turn away and tell the former when dinner will be with the rest of the staff. For partaking of their food and occupying a space on the Baratie, Mark will be expected to do the dishes at the very least and, if willing, allowed to wait on customers. (If Mark ever decides to feed someone who's hungry, poor, and disagreeable enough that the cooks have turned against them, he'll have Zeff's blessing to do so.) Other than seeing to Mark's essential needs, Zeff will respect his privacy and only engage in deeper conversation if it's initiated by Mark himself. In reality, he's inwardly appreciated Mark's friendship with Sanji since watching the show. In a rare moment of transparency, he might gruffly comment on how it'll do Sanji good to have more company of his own age, seeing as a restaurant is no place for a snot-nosed brat. If Mark finds himself in need of anything, including candid conversations, Zeff will be the one to find. If he also ever expresses any awkwardness about using Sanji's room, Zeff will snort about how it's nice to live without cigarette smoke for once, because nobody else uses the way Sanji did.
While the cooks are endeared to Sanji, none of them will ask Mark to convey anything to him. They're living their lives and expect that Sanji will do the same. In terms of the present and future, they'll show more interest in Mark as a person and even ask after Josuke and other friends from the show. Clumsy and foul-mouthed as they are, the cooks ultimately mean well and won't alienate Mark by pulling punches around him, especially once he begins helping out in a working capacity. If everyone gets yelled at and roughhoused, so does Mark. 👊🏻
Last but not least, the Baratie is littered with Sanji's wanted posters. They're hideous and all the cooks get a good laugh out of seeing them every day, joking that it's a spitting image of their sous-chef. Isn't it, Mark? Nod and hum in the affirmative. They hand out a poster to every customer who's willing to take it, and they'll expect Mark to do the same once he starts to wait tables. "This is the Baratie, the home of Black-Leg Sanji!" If Mark becomes curious, one of the cooks will regale him with the tale of how Sanji's crew stormed the judicial island known for executing criminals in order to retrieve a crewmate, culminating in the lobby's destruction after the government blasted the hell out of it. The crew effectively declared war on the entire world for a single woman who's been accused of wanting to destroy it for years. Mark will encounter the occasional lady customer who'll ask if Sanji is around in the hopes of getting a free meal or snack, leaving him to break the unfortunate(?) news that Sanji is that pirate on the poster and won't be coming back for a while.
Nobody will gaslight Mark here. I refuse to let that happen.