Also, I think in a way, Robin could actually remind Regina of Daniel. Not that she should be trying to replace Daniel, I’m just saying, I think she could see something in Robin that would remind her of the type of man she first loved. Daniel didn’t have or care for riches. Robin robbed from the rich to give to the poor, (traditionally that’s one of his major traits, so I’m assuming they’ll keep it in the show). Both of them good men, with humble desires in life in order to be happy. Daniel and Regina’s relationship could potentially mirror Robin and Marian’s if they stick with the idea that Marian was a noble, who ended up running away to live with Robin in the forest. That’s exactly what Daniel and Regina were planning to do. So I think that Regina could potentially see things in Robin that will remind her of the time in her life when she was happiest, of the things she wanted back then that would have given her her happy ending. Then she’ll finally realise that what she’s been doing all the years since, abusing her power and trying to destroy others in order to gain her happy ending is never gonna actually bring her true happiness. Someone like Robin could force that serious reality check for her. I can’t see any already existing character who would be able to ever change Regina for the better, and I may not be an EvilRegal, (actually, re-watching S1 lately, I’ve been reminded of how much I dislike her), but I hold out hope that eventually she will turn a corner and be able to be truly happy.
Umm… I think I just officially started shipping RegalHood.
Keeper of the Cheshire Cat’s smile, Baelfire’s sword, Snow’s backpack, Robin Hood’s bow, Ariel’s purse, Ariel’s smile, Henry’s heart, Belle’s shoe collection