Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24674051-20151117184714/@comment-6175354-20151117190542

We also do not know if Merlin did not need sleep, and Hook's darkness stems from Merlin's. Remember, Merlin had the gift of foresight, while the Dark One did not. Also, the three-weeks-ago thing, could have a couple of days before everyone returned. Hook might still be in transition, which explains the lack of skin-condition.