(Historical Notes: Another one where I’m sad I can’t find the reader comments, because I seem to recall Tarkus getting a lil’ pat on the head getting a BIG reaction.  Like, I thought Tabitha inserting herself into the mix would get the biggest response, but the only stuff I can remember right now was Tarkus related.  And to be sure, it IS a really cute moment, and the past few pages definitely built him up as the most sympathetic of the new kids, so I can see why people would appreciate him being the one to receive that extra show of affection.  I do still like creepy skulking Tabitha too, though.)