Robin, after being forced to stop her thoughts and regain her usual composure, walked calmly to the room where her injured crewmates, the Galley-La employees, and the Franky Family were eating. Even with the exhaustion that their bodies were experimenting after the fight in Enies Lobby, they were all having noisy conversations with each other. Luffy was trying to steal Pauly's food; Nami was talking happily with Mozu and Kiwi; Zoro was hearing Chopper's story of his battle before turning into Monster Point; Usopp (still dressed as Sogeking) was chatting with Franky and other members of his Family; and Sanji was serving the food.

Robin entered the room in silence, and took a sit in between Chopper and Franky. She thanked Sanji when he came with an overly-decorated dish for her, and started to eat. The second she tried to bite the food, she felt a stinging pain in her mouth. 'So, it seems I will not be able to eat today', she thought disappointed. She was hungry, very hungry, since she hadn't eaten in almost a day. She hoped that Sanji wouldn't notice that Luffy 'stole' her food. She couldn't eat, so it was better to give Luffy her share rather than waste it. A few more minutes passed, and she saw Iceburg approaching her and taking a seat at her side. An uncomfortable silence followed, but Robin wasn't the one willing to break it.

-I thought you would be happy to be rescued, but you don't seem to be enjoying yourself too much- said Iceburg, with his eyes closed and a serious expression.

-Either if I am enjoying myself or not, I don't think it is something that concerns you- replied Robin harshly. She knew she was being a bit too mean to the man, but she wasn't in the mood to talk to an ex-victim-of-attempted-murder right now.

-It is not, you're right- he was now looking at her with inquiring eyes. -I was just wondering about what just happened- Iceburg concluded, speaking more to himself than to Robin

-If you're trying to start a small talk, I don't think I'm the right person to do it- replied Robin.

-Neither am I a person that enjoys a useless talk-said Iceburg

-Then what is this about then?- asked Robin in a defensive manner.

-Nmaa…I was wondering if I should forgive you- he stated coldly.

-I'm not seeking forgiveness -Robin answered. She was going to add that she stopped seeking it long time ago, but then she realized it was an unnecessary information to reveal. -You're free to do what you want- she finished.

-I think I'm going to trust Straw Hat in this. I forgive you.-finally said Iceburg- but, you know, you should stop hiding yourself behind the cold-blooded persona, Nico Robin- he added before he stood up and left.

Robin hid her surprise. She wasn't expecting that kind of comment from the man she had almost murdered a day ago. With that said, she was feeling another emotion emerging from her, in addition to all the feelings she was already feeling, and trying hard to suppress. It was admiration. Iceburg was, without a doubt, an admirable man. When the dinner finished, she was ready to stand up and leave, when Chopper approached her with a worried face.

-Hum…Robin?- said the reindeer, clearly hesitant.

-Yes, Doctor-san?- she answered with a smile on her face.

-I…you know, I haven't checked your injuries in detail, since you told me to help the others first.

-I'm not that hurt, Doctor-san. I barely had to fight-she replied, not wanting to face the physical right now- And you did a splendid job bounding my wounds.

-Don't think that's gonna make me happy, you bastard- said Chopper, clearly happy about the comment.

-You should go and rest yourself. You'd been treating patients all day- said Robin, trying to get rid of the reindeer. She felt bad about lying the poor Doctor, but she really didn't want to answer questions about what Spandam had done to her.

-I can't go sleep knowing that I haven't checked you properly.- Chopper had changed his happy wiggle to a serious, professional, worried expression.

-I'm fine, Chopper- she was as surprised as he was that she had called the reindeer by his name. But since this was creating a chance, she continued- I'm going to take a bath and sleep. I can rearrange the bandages by myself. You can check me tomorrow- she finished.

-Promise?- said Chopper, still doubting if it was the right thing to do.

-Promise- she said, ending the conversation and walking towards the bathroom.

-You know- said a male voice behind her- promises are meant to be kept.

-I'm aware of that- said Robin, without bothering to turn her head. She didn't want Zoro to see her expression. He didn't say anything more, and she kept walking towards her destination.