#cause as far as i'm concerned Saul was more of a father to her than her own biological father

[astrcthesiai-archived]

moss ; a flower for maternal love .. for my muse to elaborate on their mother, maternal figure/s, or on the concept of motherhood; whatever is most applicable. (Robin)

Robin loves her mother, Olvia, and later understands why her mother had to go on the expedition. I want to say the family she stayed with told her otherwise, but Robin had hope that it was not the case. That Olvia really loved her and did not want to leave so soon. However, the expedition was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Olvia. As Robin read the books that Olvia studied that Clover (I think his name was) allowed her to borrow, she gradually pieced together why Olvia left on the expedition years ago. Knowledge was power. Knowledge was freedom.

Much of Robin's basis for motherhood when it comes to guiding the Straw Hats comes from Olvia, especially towards the younger crewmates such as Chopper and Luffy. Or what she imagined Olvia would do in that situation. As one of the Straw Hats, there is a sense of mischief in the older woman's methods. Such as letting Chopper taste coffee and later espresso just to taste it. According to Robin, caffeine makes everything better. Sometimes, it leads to emptying the bait bucket so Luffy does not use it as emergency rations. This may put her at odds with some of the crew for a time, but she has her reason. Eating bugs should be a last resort.

And in poor Frankie's case 'when all else fails, grab them by the balls.'