Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-25926288-20170103001825

In spirit of equity, I get to a burgeoning theory of mine and some thoughts about the relationship, especially with Not-Robin returning. First, I'll get this out the way: OutlawQueen was poorly paced, poorly established, and left with poor closure. I'll get those remarks out the way because it's been discussed at length.

Tinkerbell said that at that fateful day Regina "ruined" Robin's life. Besides the problematic idea that because a woman decides to forgo a romance, the man's life is ruined, I never realized that this statement has become truth. I think it is more about the present than the past. Quick summary: Robin had a strong love for Marian and had Roland and they loved happily until the Evil Queen (and her sister) brought an end to that. Robin was pretty happy and I guess we could say that Regina did ruin his life. However, Robin bounced back and never seemed to stop his "happy train" and inner goodness. Then, it happened.

Regina engaged a relationship with Robin. Both seemed to benefit from it and later had their hardships, but let's pay attention to the less dominant side, Robin. Robin was made to compromise his code of honor, make tough choices in the life of his son that he never imagine he would make, used by Zelena in a vile act, but it didn't end there. Robin was marked for ruin, for death. Trying to save Regina from her past deeds, Robin took the mortal wound intended for her from Percival. He was marked by the fury to die, since there was no price of magic (nor would there be). Robin has had feelings that wouldn't be noticed, but let's explore.

Fear: He mentiones being afraid to let Regina know that he was sort of proud to be a father, even to his child conceived in such a way. He also was frightened to trust Zelena with his child, given the many times she betrayed that trust. He only did so at Regina's behest.

Anger: He was frustrated that Regina would even offer his daughter to Zelena. Regina has no say in his child's life and forced him into a tight spot. Eventually through circumstance, Robin was proven right and Regina actually apologized.

Weakness: His love for both Marian and Regina, eventually led to him neglecting his code. He was rather submissive to Regina's whims and never could best her decisions that she made for him and his family. Fear, anger, and remorse developed in him all due to this involvement with Regina (and second place goes to Zelena).

Death: He is good-hearted and would sacrifice much to save another, especially for those he love. It wasn't once, but twice he prevented Regina's death by sacrificing himself. This is a man who does all this, leaving two young children fatherless. Regina (indirectly) may have ruined one if not both of the children's lives due to this. (Sure Robin was shown to be a questionable father who practically let Little John raise Roland and let him be used for shadow-express.)

What do you think? Besides the writing quirks, do you see a happy ending with these two with Not-Robin? Has Regina actually ruined his life? Was it back in EF, or actually how I theorize and say in the present? Could this relationship be any more one-sided, even Rumple and Emma leave their significant other some breathing room? Has Regina realized that she ruined his life (and just blames it on Zelena)? Robin is indeed one of the biggest victims on the show, next to Belle and Maid Marian. 