[Buggy is expecting something to come that's more of a jab, more of an asshole response than what's already been put out, but Luffy almost seems-- sincere. Friendly.

It's weird and it makes Buggy want to lash out. It's easier when the idiot is forgetting his name or reminding him of all the stuff he's done that's wrong.

There's a long pause before he offers--]

I've never really known anything else, I guess. I was raised in this life, and I enjoy it. The freedom, the treasure, the recognition.

[Mostly.]

You never did tell me what inspired you. Was it really Shanks?