I think it would be a bit too convenient for the continuity to say that it can come and go as it pleases though. Not saying that against your point but if that is how the producers explain it (if they ever actually do) then I don’t think I would be able to accept that as good enough.
Oh no, it’s totally convenient. It’s the definition of an “easy answer” : the shadow had detatched/attached itself in that scene and that’s why you don’t see it/see it
Have we ever seen Rumple’s shadow sitting behind him? Given that I have only just watched the Dark Hollow episode, I have yet to look back at previous eps to see what the deal is with Rumple’s shadow but I don’t think I have ever spotted it, since he cut it out of his feet and sent it away with his dagger.
I haven’t seen it. I know they made a point of editing it out in 302 on the cliff with Belle. But has anyone seen it since?