But I never understood it to mean the curse took the entire realm. Because how do you fit an entire realm of people into one town
“Storybrooke is bigger than you think”–Regina Mills, S1
And didn’t they say at some point Regina could choose certain people who would absolutely get caught up in her curse?
She chose who came with her from OTHER lands. Hence Jeff and Whale
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