betsypaige24 wrote: Separating them instead of writing for them
If there’s a storyline where they’re separated, they ARE writing for them. They’ve been writing for them this season, any time Rumple had a vision of Belle, whether it was real her or the Shadow impersonating her, they were still writing about the depth of love that Rumple has for her. When they showed Belle in SB, a big part of that was about her love for Rumple. They’ve still been writing Rumbelle storyline, even though they’re separated in different worlds. Sure, fans of any couple want to see them together, but it’s the time a couple spends apart, the struggles they have to go through, THAT is where the story suited to TV drama is. In another post you said…
I’m actually tremendously excited about the thought of Rumbelle in EF, in the DC……if ONLY,lol.
It would be like a fresh start, it would be their HOME, that they made together. They could read to each other by the fire, take long walks in the forest, go skinny dipping in the lake……. They could have romantic dinners (at a smaller table in the kitchen, not at this hugely impersona dining room table), dance, and most of all, make love 24/7 in every bedroom. Oh, and they could spend time in Belle’s library, she reading, he making silly explosions with his magic. OH and can they PLEASE recreate the deleted SD scene already? Oh and can they spin together?…and that’s all very well and good for a Rumbelle specific fanfic, but it’d be DEAD BORING on the actual show, because the show needs to show some conflict and some situations the characters need to overcome, and happy home making doesn’t provide for that. So they put Rumbelle through the wringer on the show, because seeing couples, (and families) overcome the obstacles is what tests their love, and ultimately makes that love stronger by the time they DO get around to showing the “happily ever afters” whenever the show ends. Also, Rumbelle don’t exist within their own little bubble, they also affect other storylines and characters, so it’s unreasonable to expect that every scene for either character will just be about them being in love with each other. I honestly don’t understand it when someone watches a show just to see one ship, or even one character, or actor, in isolation, (I know there are a few EvilRegals who swore off the show but plan to watch Save Henry, purely for the flashbacks, then they’re gonna ditch the show and talk crap about it again, and I think that’s completely pointless because if you truly love Regina and/or Lana, you should be interested in her whole story, all of her actions, and how that progresses her as an individual, and the affect she has on other characters). Watching the show with blinders on means you miss so much more wonderful storyline that’s going on, and I also think it provides a skewed interpretation of whatever character is the focus. I especially don’t understand it if someone is only interested in Rumple’s story in relation to Belle, because he’s SUCH a layered, tortured soul, and Bobby portrays him in such a masterful way that he’s one of the most compelling characters I’ve ever seen on TV.
I don’t just watch for Rumbelle, but even if I did (and yes they are the primary reason now), it shouldn’t matter. People can watch for all sorts of reasons….and none of them are wrong or right.
Also, I understand about obstacles and angst and I’m not suggesting 24/7 fluff, but while I agree with you in general (your points about Belle in NL particularly), I want them together as well. You’re not wrong and I’m not right, but neither am I wrong and you right; we just disagree.
The DC stuff? That would not be boring for me…….and I’m not suggesting 24/7 of that., but seeing some or all or part of those things? Not boring to me and not boring to a lot of people. It’s fine if you want 24/ 7 angst where Rumbelle has nothing but problems and tragedy, but that’s not for me and it’s not for many of us. I want balance; I think constant and overpowering tragedy is hard to watch and I don’t think it’s realistic. For me, we have not had balance; we have not had any Rumbelle happy times. I don’t consider a 2 minute burger scene happy..I mean, I want some real happiness that lasts for more than 2 or 3 minutes. Again, balance.
It’s ironic that you mention Rumbelle affecting others since thus far in the show, Belle has hardly been a presence and Rumbelle has had barely more screen time than that. I never said or implied that every scene between them should be about their undying love…..
I completely gree about Bobby’s brilliant acting and his incredible portrayal of Gold; I worship his performance and I adore Gold – he’s my favorite character. I LOVE LOVE LOVE him and I think his arc has been incredibly gorgeous and realistic…….and yes, Belle has had a huge part to play in that. Anyway, I love seeing how he’s truly tried to change and is changing, has changed……..Belle’s presence affected him greatly in S2 and his love for her catapulted him from psychogical morass he was in thanks to Pan. He IS and has been a tortured, tormented soul…..but full of love, needing to love and be loved. Without him, IMO, there is no show….and I wouldn’t watch, even for Belle.