Zoro was the first one who showed up, followed by an hesitant Nami. Robin was sitting on the infirmary's bed, with a blank expression, looking to the empty wall in front of her. When she saw Nami come in, Robin gave her a weak, but still deadly look. Nami felt her fly instinct almost shouting to get away from there. Chopper felt the tension and looked away. Zoro saw the situation with a composed standing.

-I think I'll come back in another moment- Nami said, making her way out. Zoro took her by her wrist, and stopped her from running out of the situation.

-No, you're not- he simply said. He cleared his throat before speaking again- Now, Robin- he said to make her listen to him.

-Yes, Swordsman-san?- she asked, trying to guess what was this all about.

-What happened in your way towards the Bridge of Hesitation?- his expression was now far more serious than before.

The question took her by surprise, but she didn't let him know that. Robin gave him the same look that Nami had received a minute ago but, unlike her, the swordsman hadn't move a muscle. Nami and Chopper were both confused by Zoro's question, but they were too curious (and too afraid) to interrupt them.

-What do you mean? I don't think I understand what is this all about- Robin said with a neutral voice.

-You're the smartest member of this crew by far, Robin. You understood exactly what I meant- he was not going to play her tug-of-war game right now. If she wanted him to be tactless, so be it- I was trying to be subtle, but since you want to play dumb, then I'll be straightforward now. You had been tortured while we were fighting the CP9 at the Tower of Justice, am I right?

Of course Robin knew were the conversation was going, Zoro was right about that. But the fact she knew didn't help her that much. She was angry at Zoro's intromission, she was angry about Nami's look of…pity? Worry? Mixed with surprise. She didn't know exactly what was behind that look, but it was making her angry. And now, thanks to the swordsman, the images of Spandam kicking her face were emerging in a painful memory. Embracing her cool-and-emotionless persona, she replied.

-I don't think it qualifies as torture, Swordsman-san. I would say it was more like a beating- Robin said, lifting her eyebrows.

-Yeah, whatever you say- Zoro was a bit impatient. The 'I-don't-care-about-this' posture Robin was showing was a bit unnerving- Look, Robin. We don't care about how many people you've betrayed or kill in the past. We don't care how many enemies you've accumulated in twenty years. And we certainly don't care about the World Government-he was keeping his composure with a bit of effort- but, we do care about your trust issues, and we do have a problem here- Zoro's expression darkened the moment he spoke those words.

-Oh, and would you be kind enough to explain me the problem? As far as I remember, you were the one crew member that made sure to remind me constantly that you didn't, and never would trust me- Robin was saying those words coldly, but with hints of anger and hurt that were evident for the three crew members of the crew.

Zoro knew that, even if Robin was hurt by the fact he had said that, she wouldn't have bring it up now just because her emotions were uncontrollable. She was doing it to change the focus of the conversation. Zoro decided to bypass the comment by being straightforward to her.

-True. But the difference between you and me is that I trust my crewmates enough to admit that I was wrong about you. If you want an apology, that's fine to me, I can do it. But you're not gonna change the point of this conversation, woman- Zoro looked at her, defiant.

-And that would be?- Robin asked. She was truly surprised about the humble words of the swordsman. She had always thought that his pride won't let him apologize to her, but she was wrong. Or, maybe, he was doing this just to prove his 'point', whatever it was?

-This is what we're going to do. You will let Chopper check you, this time properly. You will answer all of his questions honestly, and you will tell us how did you get that beaten. And after that, you're gonna tell us what is troubling you, and why are you doubting yourself and us that much.

So, Robin thought, Zoro was able to deduce the main problem, even if he didn't know the details. She was feeling now like a cornered animal, ready to attack and escape. She got up from bed, being cautious with her dizziness, and took a few steps towards Zoro.

-And what if I refuse?-she asked, crossing her arms through her chest.

-I think you didn't understand. I'm not giving you that option- Zoro put his hand in Wado Ichimoji's handle.

The tension was so huge that Nami and Chopper could have cut the air with a knife. Chopper had hidden himself behind Nami's leg (backwards, of course). Nami didn't know if she should say something, before they end up fighting.

-Swordsman-san, you're bad injured. I don't think you will be able to stop me in that condition- Robin said, non-compliant.

-I can say the same about you- answered Zoro. Nami was afraid that they could actually end up trying to kill each other.

-Oi, Zoro. Maybe you're going too far…You both can talk about it, you know-she finally said.

-Nami-he replied, with his eyes still fixed on Robin- We both know that if this issue could be solved by a friendly talk, you would have done it already half an hour ago- he stated.

-But…-Nami hesitated. Zoro was right, but she didn't want them to fight each other. A fight between them was going to last just a few seconds. The fastest of the two would win, and that was it.

-So, Robin- said Zoro, bringing the conversation back- Will you run away like you've been doing for twenty years? Or will you have the guts to face the problem now?-

Robin was now with the exact same expression she had in Enies Lobby. A doubting one. For Chopper, Nami and even Zoro, it was a truly uncommon expression to see in her face. Doubt and conflict weren't emotions that she used to show other people. She considered the escape option, but she was barely on her feet. She couldn't win a fight against the swordsman in her current state (she didn't know if she could fight Zoro even at her best). Robin sighted. She had lost the battle.

-Okay. I'll let Doctor-san check me- she was hoping that, at least, that would satisfy them for a while. Zoro noticed the half-promise, but decided to let her be….for the moment. At least until she was checked properly. Nami sighted, relieved that the tension was decreasing. However, she didn't want to confront Robin's look. Her angry look scared the hell out of her. Zoro nodded in Chopper's direction, and the reindeer, still a bit doubtful, got out of his 'hideout' to do his job.