@PriceofMagic wrote:
I like this scene as well especially the part where Belle says she could never love Gaston and Rumpel is hanging on to her every word and shakes his head. There’s other little moments as well such as when Rumpel is looking out the newly uncovered windows and Belle is following very closely behind him, when Rumpel realises how close she is, he sort of jumps back away from her. I also like how Belle was very forward and touchy-feely with Rumpel when she returned to the Castle with the straw.
After watching “The Crocodile” I realized that this scene takes on even more meaning when you compare Belle and Milah. Both share the same desire for adventure and “seeing the world.” However, while Milah leaves Rumple and Bae without so much as a note to go adventure-ing with pirates, Belle willingly gives up her chance for adventure to save her family and village. Even more, she sticks to the deal without complaint and manages to always have a kind word and a smile for Rumple despite losing her chance for adventure. Take a look at what she says.
“Well, I did want to see the world. That part didn’t work out. But, I did save my village.”
That statement, I think, went a long, long way in gaining his love and respect.