This scene is quite amazing for these two people because after this David becomes protective of Regina.
I mean sure David had heard stories from Snow about what Regina used to be like; the woman she was when she saved Snowās life.
But can we blame the man for not truly believing it? All he has ever seen first hand (prior to this) is Regina trying to get his true loveās head on a silver platter.
But now he has seen the Regina Snow spoke of. The innocent young girl who dreamed of true love. The young girl who had that stolen from her.
Regina is someone who always has a āfaceā on. An act as if sheās bulletproof, unshakeable and David has now seen through to her vulnerabilities.
David will never look at Regina the same, because now she is someone (to him) who needs to be protected. David is the only one besides Robin which wasnāt until recently who has seen Regina vulnerable.
I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. the top gif I mean but I donāt want to ruin the moment And a preemptive Youāre welcome because Iām sure you are all going to thank me for pointing this out :)