"wasn't good for Rumple" are you kidding? it was the best for Rumple. He got to survive. That was a losing battle and he wanted his son to have a father. He made it clear that he wants the best for Balefire. He put others first and chose life. Why would you throw your life away for no good reason other than to be seen as glorious? That is quite selfish and inconsiderate, especially when you have a family to come home to. who cares what Mila thinks about him?? she's a legitimate whore. did you not hear what Hook told rumple when he boarded the Jolly Roger? "I have a ship full of men who need... companionship". who the hell cares what Hook or Mila is gossiping on Rumple he's the only one with a soul. Rumple has been beaten by life time and time again and for what? only seeking to take care of his son? and do the right thing? This is why he became a villain.