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Teehee.heehee.9 wrote: Where is Ariel??? I hope she is not only a one shot character! D: Ariel had three confirmed appearances, so far.... how is she a one-shot?

Besides, there is a very good chance she will resurface, during the second half. OUaT is currently filming episode 3.13, from what I understand. There is plenty of time for her and Eric to reappear.

The only real reason, Ariel is present during the Jolly Roger's arrival; is because Eric is a fisherman  who lives by the docks.