That works if you want.. Maybe we can use that as a reason they hardly shown up in the cartoon and we could use it as a reason why they act like they had in this clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug3Tiu7GM7A
Anyway as for the Little Mermaid one yeah sounds about right for him.. Was thinking to plant more crossover seeds in this rp Eric had went to make a deal with the Beast thanks to that beings kingdom is stated as being nearby his own.. Which given how its stated that kingdom is loaded with alot of magical things it'd make sense the gift has magic properties he got her