I don't need it, no. But Keimi-chan helps me sometimes. And Robin-chan doesn't mind lending a hand. ...Or two or three. Usopp used to tinker with his shit in the galley all the time when I was cooking, and if I didn't think Luffy would swipe half the damn food, he'd be in here all day.

[BASICALLY...he doesn't mind other people hanging around...sometimes. If the company isn't terrible. Ahem.]

You're not tinkering, you're sitting there guzzling up all the booze. That ain't free, it comes with a price, and the price is you gotta make yourself useful.

[Still pointedly holding the knife out.]