At least Rebirth made up for it.. A CG/Anime scene for each character, plus a good deal for the major scenes! (there are probably like.. 10 where I'm at, a bit past halfway..) Teehee... Teehee..
*giggles like a little girl*
Ahem.
By the way, about the Tabatha question..
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Tabatha was used as THE vessel for Martel because she was essentially a doll of which Altessa gave up. Better than having a sacrifice, methinks.