[So she touched him and then... this.

Sanji's expression shifts, far from amused, but not at all surprised to hear Applejack's recollection.] Tch, so that's how it is. So when anyone touches me... what a damn bother.

I'm sorry I dragged you into this, Applejack.

[The scene is still ongoing behind them - and with Zeff's departure out of the way, the child finally stops his fussing and returns to those apples, eyebrows knit in concentration as he attempts to skin a brand new one. Eaaaaaasy does it. Nice and slow.]