I do still read SF! I wish I could say I had some insider knowledge about this. But honestly, I didn't have any real reason for giving him 5 fingers in this pic. I'd always assumed the Superfogeys 4-finger design was a stylistic choice, and had no idea that it'd turn out to be plot-relevant.
Thank you for faving my "Fairy Waiting for the Storm to Pass." She's one of my personal favorites, so it's always nice to know when others appreciate her too