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I have a question about the new sneak peek. Rumple says he brought magic to Storybrooke to find Bae. However, in The Crocodile, in the library scene, Belle tells Rumple that instead of going to find Bae, he brought magic instead. And Rumple's answer is that he was still a coward and magic is a crutch he cannot live without. So which is the reason for bringing magic? Or is this the writers forgetting what the said in previous episodes?
Asked by Anonymous
I think it’s both. Rumple sees himself as a failure without magic, a cowardly good for nothing that will never accomplish anything in life. Therefore, how is he to find his son without magic? How is he to face his son without a way to make it better? A stupid, stupid way that was better off unuttered, btw.
That was also an excuse to bring back magic. “For Bae” was a way to rationalize something he knew was wrong or, at least, wouldn’t make Bae happy.
Rumple is a deeply complex man, so we catch tiny glimpses of his motivations instead of one big revelation about it all.
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This entire episode came off as Rumpel not giving a shit about his son. He sure doesn't act like he spent 300 years looking for his son. And Neal hasn't had an important role since we found out he's Henry's father. He just shows up in the background so we remember he exists. And now he's become a plot device like Henry. He's either going to be forgotten until they find him again or he's going to cause the storyline to become split like when Emma and MM got lost.
Asked by Anonymous
The producers spent all of season one developing this complex story with Bae, up until the big reveal that EVERYTHING that had happened and led to the curse had been meant for Rumple to find him again. Then, this season, it was back to Rumple being motivated by the search for his son, and how his own need for magic had jeopardized it. Then he finally finds him, has this beautiful moment with him when he’s almost dying and…
Nothing.
Nothing.
It makes no fucking sense. NONE. And then they added Lacey and it was just fuel to an already staggering fire.
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Rumple’s FTL appearances were riddled with Rumbelle subtext. In the first scene we watch him admire a vase of flowers in the Queen’s room, bending over to smell their scent, a tiny, soft little smile on his face before he goes back to being mocking. The moment is precious. He’s besotted but doesn’t know it yet.
Then he spots a mirror and spends the rest of his visit admiring himself from different angles, adjusting bits of clothing. His hair is combed and he re-arranged the pin in his cravat critically.
In the last scene it’s confirmed that he has recently acquired a new maid. A promising girl. Unlike when Charming visits the Dark Castle some time later the entrance hall is all light, a stylish vase of flowers sitting atop the only table. Though Rumple always pretends to be in a good mood he’s almost bouncing then.
I LOVE subtext. I adore how Robert sneaks it in (just like he does when Belle is gone and it shows in how Rumple behaves). Kudos to both Robert and Jane for that.
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This is the rare Floofus adoribus, commonly known as the “Bae Bird”. They are raised by their male progenitors and tend to be bold but rash. If tamed they’re loyal and affectionate companions.
Image curtsey of Wild Animal Photographer Victoria Gebo.
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- OUAT Producers: *plotting Desperate Souls* So we get Rumplestiltskin to be tricked by Zoso and take his curse!
- Writer 1: But... won't it feel like such a cop out? "Oh, look, Rumplestiltskin is only evil cause he was manipulated into acquiring a dark curse that turned him evil."
- OUAT Producers: No, no, we'll make it clear by way of the storytelling and the acting that the focus is on choices, and how you have to own up to your decisions, no matter the context. It'll be a great message to tell.
- Writer 1: Oh, okay.
- OUAT Producers: *plotting The Doctor* So we get Regina to be tricked by Rumplestiltskin into learning more evil magic even though she doesn't need it!
- Writer 2: Ohhh, I get it. We go for the "you have to own up to your choices no matter the circumstances" bit again. Clever.
- OUAT Producers: What? No! Regina got played by this super-evil guy. She didn't have a choice, what the hell are you talking about?
- Writer 2: ...
- Writer 2: ... sorry?
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WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK. WAS. THAT.
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Summary: Rumplestiltskin thought it a fair exchange: the Lord’s heir for the village’s safety. But wee little Benjamin turned out to be more trouble and confusion than he thought at first, with his soft blue eyes, his pretty mouth and his exquisite scent.
A.k.a. crossdressing!Belle and sexually-confused!Rumple
Rating: NC-17.
Credit to Nightowlwoman for coming up with the amazing title
A/N: I want to make this clear in case some people get upset about this. I have nothing against homosexuality. Nothing at all. People who know me already know this but I wanted to make it clear for the general audience.
The way Rumple reacts to the idea that he might be attracted to a boy is the way I imagine any person over 300 years old who had never before shown interest in men would react. Discovering that something about yourself might not be the way you always thought it was is a scary experience most people don’t welcome at first, so I believe his reaction is a natural one, or at least very much in character. Rumple does not handle emotions and such very well, so bear that in mind. This was also meant to be funny and fluffy, and I apologize if someone doesn’t see it that way.
As always enjoy! There will be a second part sometime in the future, I can’t tell when.
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I really think Mr Gold would enjoy watching Blackadder.
And maybe even comparing Baldric’s cunning plans to Charming’s. -
Post reblogged from God dammit Moon Moon!
Oh gosh. I’ve just thought..
I legitimately cannot deal with how Ruby’s gonna react to Belle losing her memory.
Like, they’re bff’s, maaaaan.
It’s gonna kill her :’c
Either that ORRRRRR..
NEW THEORY:Seeing as Belle remembers nothing of anyone or anything, this means she has no idea who Rumple is. Which meeeeeeans, and it kills me to say this, that RumBelle is, at least for now, none existant..
BUT BUT BUT! So like, think about this. She doesn’t currently love Rumple. And like, Ruby’s gonna be all like “WAHHHH BELLE WHERE YOU GO COME BACK CAUSE YOU’RE AWESOME AND SUCH!”
And like, Belle could end up falling for Ruby’s loveliness now that her love for Rumple is out of the way.
RED BEAUTY COULD BECOME CANON!
Wishful thinking there. It’s highly improbable. But it’s not impossible.
Just saying..
I think this post might be misstagged Rumbelle.
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Post reblogged from Oh, my aching sushi~!
Rewatching last night’s episode and I’m at the end where Rumple has driven Belle to the town line. He knows he’s leaving town, and yet he drives her out there in his car.
How did he think she was going to get back into town? Was she going to just leave the car there and walk home or did he teach her how to drive and he was going to trust her to drive his Cadillac home?
I can just imagine how those driving lessons must have gone.
I believe he wasn’t planning to go just that second, only to test the magic. After all he needed to plan carefully for his trip, maybe enlist Emma’s help or at least make sure Belle and his super secret magic things were all protected.
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Ok, so this is perfect and you should all go read it.
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Photoset reblogged from Rose-Papillon
This is what happened, yeah?Thank you for making me smile.
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Post reblogged from SNAFU Moofins
Some women would hold hard feelings because Baelfire is his son to another woman, but Belle, Belle is absolutely excited for him. She can’t wait for him to look for Baelfire and get his son back. She can’t wait to meet him and to see them together.
She knows how much it means to Rumplestiltskin and she’s prepared to hold her own while he searches, not afraid at all.
It’s also further proof (after Pongo) that Belle really doesn’t mind magic, she minds Rumple’s misuse of it and the way he uses it to hide himself behind.
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Photoset reblogged from Nothing is Ever Lost
they didn’t invite Rumple to their wedding?
let’s make a list of what Rumplestiltskin has done for them up to this point:
- made Charming’s twin a prince, saved Charming’s parents’ farm
- saved Charming’s mom’s farm again, made Charming a prince
- complimented Snow’s taste in sweet boats
- called Snow the ‘fairest in the land’
- commiserated with her about her broken heart (basically said ‘I know that feel bro’)
- thoughtfully made Snow White a forgetfulness potion
- provided crazy Snow with the means to kill Regina (bow and arrow)
- lectured Charming angrily about Charming causing Snow pain
- provided Charming with the means to stop Snow from killing Regina (map)
- complimented Charming on his warm cloak fashion sense
- condescended to sword fight with Charming because Charming seemed like he really wanted to have a sword fight and Rumple is agreeable like that
- talked about Belle to Charming
- entrusted Charming with a really important possession (the love potion)
- generously offered to share his campfire with Charming
- enchanted their engagement ring with a homing spell so they would stop fucking losing each other
- transformed Charming’s outfit
into Gaston’sso Charming could propose in style and not in grubbery swordfighting clothes - basically shipped Snow/Charming more than anyone else ever has or ever will
- AND enchanted the Evil Queen so she literally couldn’t hurt them anymore
and still he doesn’t get an invitation
Not to mention he told them the way to break the dark curse.
This whole thing is perfection, but I can not stop laughing at:
“condescended to sword fight with Charming because Charming seemed like he really wanted to have a sword fight and Rumple is agreeable like that”
On the other hand, it’s not like he left an address.
Snow sends messages via bird. Pretty sure if they wanted to invite him they could have found a way.
I want to write an AU now where the Dark Curse doesn’t happen, and Rum just keeps showing up at the castle. Like ‘oh, don’t I get to kiss the bride? On the cheek, of course.’ ‘A little birdie told me you might be experiencing some morning sickness, dearie. This tonic will help.’ ‘The blanket is very nice, Granny, but I’ve brought the babe an enchanted book that will tell her stories.’ ‘Dinner? Don’t mind if I do.’
And then one day Charming comes home from a long day fighting dragons, and Rim is in the nursery, rocking the baby and scolding him for making too much noise. The princess needs her nap, after all, and there was a dwarf related emergency. By the time princess Emma is five he’s a fixture, and no one is surprised when he pops in with a puff of smoke (except that one time he arrived in Charming and Snow’s chamber at a very inconvenient moment)
I need creepy uncle Rumplestiltskin with a burning passion.
“Now, when two people both want something the other has, a deal can always be struck. Do you have what I want?”
aka I’l trade you!
Oh, I see, we’re all friends and family till the need for fic strikes and then it’s every fangirl for herself.
“You know what I want. What is it you want?”
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Photoset reblogged from Nothing is Ever Lost
they didn’t invite Rumple to their wedding?
let’s make a list of what Rumplestiltskin has done for them up to this point:
- made Charming’s twin a prince, saved Charming’s parents’ farm
- saved Charming’s mom’s farm again, made Charming a prince
- complimented Snow’s taste in sweet boats
- called Snow the ‘fairest in the land’
- commiserated with her about her broken heart (basically said ‘I know that feel bro’)
- thoughtfully made Snow White a forgetfulness potion
- provided crazy Snow with the means to kill Regina (bow and arrow)
- lectured Charming angrily about Charming causing Snow pain
- provided Charming with the means to stop Snow from killing Regina (map)
- complimented Charming on his warm cloak fashion sense
- condescended to sword fight with Charming because Charming seemed like he really wanted to have a sword fight and Rumple is agreeable like that
- talked about Belle to Charming
- entrusted Charming with a really important possession (the love potion)
- generously offered to share his campfire with Charming
- enchanted their engagement ring with a homing spell so they would stop fucking losing each other
- transformed Charming’s outfit
into Gaston’sso Charming could propose in style and not in grubbery swordfighting clothes - basically shipped Snow/Charming more than anyone else ever has or ever will
- AND enchanted the Evil Queen so she literally couldn’t hurt them anymore
and still he doesn’t get an invitationNot to mention he told them the way to break the dark curse.
This whole thing is perfection, but I can not stop laughing at:
“condescended to sword fight with Charming because Charming seemed like he really wanted to have a sword fight and Rumple is agreeable like that”
On the other hand, it’s not like he left an address.
Snow sends messages via bird. Pretty sure if they wanted to invite him they could have found a way.
I want to write an AU now where the Dark Curse doesn’t happen, and Rum just keeps showing up at the castle. Like ‘oh, don’t I get to kiss the bride? On the cheek, of course.’ ‘A little birdie told me you might be experiencing some morning sickness, dearie. This tonic will help.’ ‘The blanket is very nice, Granny, but I’ve brought the babe an enchanted book that will tell her stories.’ ‘Dinner? Don’t mind if I do.’
And then one day Charming comes home from a long day fighting dragons, and Rim is in the nursery, rocking the baby and scolding him for making too much noise. The princess needs her nap, after all, and there was a dwarf related emergency. By the time princess Emma is five he’s a fixture, and no one is surprised when he pops in with a puff of smoke (except that one time he arrived in Charming and Snow’s chamber at a very inconvenient moment)
I need creepy uncle Rumplestiltskin with a burning passion.
