Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26159109-20160123195431/@comment-4839682-20160127220210

I don't think you get my point. The Seer willingly gave her power to Rumple. It's not the same as Rumple deciding to just powers whenever he wants, by force. It's only a plot issue if you want it to be :D

Or, for all we know, he can do such a thing, and just chooses not to, preferring to manipulate others and make deals.