Keep in mind this is their first time as show runners and they may still be awkward at it. Adam told me on twitter that Belle is a core character…..come on, that’s just not true. I would rather have him be honest than say things he thinks we want to hear. I mean, Belle with her lack of screen time, with all characters ignoring her and with her past being over looked (not being given a chance to confront Hook and Regina)…….Belle is a core character? I think he wants to try and please people, thinking that they will forget all about what he says……….but we don’t forget.