Zoro still didn't get it (was Thriller Bark some kind of island? another ship?) but he let the simple explanation stand for now. The chef just probably didn't know. Heh. Stupid chef.

He looked at Brook, frowning but generally unbothered by the situation. Crossing his arms and staring down the new pirate with more speculation than suspicion, Zoro held his gaze for the span of three beats. When he spoke, it was neutral, resolved. Honest.

"Luffy doesn't remember Franky either." He offered. The words were more comforting than his tone but Zoro's face gave no indication that he was trying to achieve anything by it.