Robin Relationship Headcanons

Author’s Note: Happy Birthday, Robin! I don’t have the time to edit this today but maybe in the upcoming week so apologies if there are any mistakes.

Nico Robin:

• Before Ennies Lobby:
• There’s a mystery around Robin that wants you to be near her but also cautious
• She picks up on this pretty quickly so you’ll see hands pop up at random times, they’re either helpful or just to scare you
• When it is to scare you, she tries to play it off by picking something up and bringing it to another crew member
• You notice she observes a lot of the crew’s activities so if you sit with her, she’d be surprised
• Hanging out in silence is surprisingly how her affection for you grows
• Even when the two of you have discussions or deep conversations, it’s like she’s holding herself back from furthering a connection
• You do catch some moments where her smiles are a bit more genuine, her teasings are a bit more affectionate but, once it slips out, she goes back to her usual demeanor
• It’s like there’s a wall that she won’t let herself breakdown
• After Ennies Lobby:
• Just like everyone, she finds her little corner in the Sunny and has no problem with you there, especially after the emotional turmoil she went through
• Your discussions before have moved to that spot and she speaks to you like that wall was never there before. She speaks to you about Saul and her mother and the librarians
• During these moments, she seems to curl in on herself so initiate holding her hand
• She seeks the physical comfort during the recollection of her memories so deep conversations evolve from holding hands to resting her head against your shoulder/head
• It’s never spoken out loud, but there is a deeper relationship that builds… which also is solidified by her cupping your face and kissing you one night
• The crew notices a chipper and more joyful Robin which means more of her odd humor. You might be the only one to find it endearing
• She still does her arms popping up around you but now you have a “weapon”! When a hand pops up, just hold it and give her knuckles a kiss. Wherever she is, the crew will see her suddenly become red
• She’s taller than a lot of women but she likes to rest her head on top of yours or your shoulder
• It’s a lot of like taking care of bunch of children being a part of the Straw Hats so the moments of observation continue but sometimes she’ll look over to you and reflect on all her moments that led to this