(OOC that would be really out of character)

Belle: *splutters*

(OOC not sure how to answer this)

Belle: I’m thrown, honestly I don’t know what to say. Evan would never do that but I understand that we’re talking hypothetically. So in an alternate universe where Evan wasn’t Evan, and would do such a thing, would I say yes? *bites lip* I don’t think I would. I’m trying to imagine a circumstance where I would say yes, I would have to be both really desperate and acting on principle. I’ve done a lot of stupid things out of the ‘principle of the matter’.

Gold: For example leaving the marina rather than pay the rent.

Belle: Yes I suppose and that’s another point, I would always have that option. I guess the keyword is ‘everyone’ and acting to defend my friends … I might have said yes.

Gold: Really sweetheart? *he’s very skeptical*

Belle: It would have to be extreme circumstances but *bites lip again* Evan …?

Gold: Yes?

Belle: I love you as my loving, considerate boyfriend but perhaps for one night only we could … pretend? Your relentless glowering landlord act can be very sexy.

Gold: *coughs* Well Miss French, I’ve heard you wish to make a deal.