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Diane - Diane!! I love seeing you around, whether it's gushing about your adorable nephew or talking about how ridiculous your calendar is, or Toast shenanigans-- it's hard to imagine that I've known you as long as I have, and while I do miss playing with you, I'm thrilled to still have you as an important friend.

... And to stalk your Madoka threads because who doesn't love pink magical girls I MEAN WHAT I'M NOT SORRY I DRAGGED YOU INTO HEARTCATCH

Aly - I don't think there's anything here I can say that you haven't heard already, but--! You are a brave person with the ability to be resourceful during rough times, and that strength is even more powerful when the times get especially rough. I fully believe in you and I will do everything I can to help you and Jim once you're within range, and I'm looking forward to video game sessions and anime-watching and pilfering baked goods-- and of course dragging you to the shelter to drown in cats. You'll be just fine. ♥

Ty - TYYYY I love how much you throw yourself into at the same time that I feel concern at how much you throw yourself into-- but you're a massive sweetheart and I'm so happy that you finally get to do a more fun job in something you care about. I'm also so glad your game is going well, and admire how much work you put into literally everything, and I'm triply glad that I met you in Cerealia and have had amazing CR with you ever since. Getting to talk to you more has been a blast and I can't wait for the day I get to meet you in person. GET MORE REST.

Sam - I've loved getting to meet you in person, and I love our Trailsing trials and the hilarity that ensues from very awkward localization patches. You're so easy to talk to and feel comfortable around, and if there's one thing I've been proud of, it's that I was finally drag you into Kiseki no Hell. You're a hard worker and a genuine sweetheart and good things are definitely coming your way (I mean, DOG?????) so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more!

Erin - When are you going to feed me delicious baked goods :(

-- No I kid (or do I), but it's been so nice to get to know you better and to talk AA and other canons with you! I'm really happy that you're in a game where you're having so much fun with Apollo and I hope you continue to have fun and get him a boyfriend-- I mean. ... No, that's what I mean, I can't wait to finally meet you in-person this year!!

Danica/Flynn - It's always been a delight to see your art, even when I know very little about the Final Fantasy MMORPG, or to watch your love for your fire emblems prevail even when everyone else goes for the more meta units. The amount of work and consideration you put into literally everything is both astounding and impressive, and I will say that you are definitely one of my favorite people to commission because of how communicative you are and how you do your best to understand what makes a piece of CR so important (I still die over Naoki playing with Yang's hair and Seliph's gloves being off). Thank you so much for being awesome!!

Anna - Goddamn, Anna, I love your drive?? Every time I look at my timeline, it's like "oh, there's Anna with an adorable dog" "Oh, there's Anna rocking at Overwatch" "Oh, there's Anna ROCK-CLIMBING??" You have so much gumption and drive to do what you love, and considering how exhausting your work seems, I'm honestly happy for you that you can still have so much fun with everything else. You're definitely someone I admire, for sure.

Boba - It's hard to think that I didn't know you before Haven, but then you became such an important part of my cast and I'm really very grateful that the bond we formed persisted past Haven so now I can sit back and watch Yato and Sakichi in action and be glad that you're having such a good time with them. I also enjoy your dog grooming stories and hope you get a chance to take more breaks... but really, Boba, you're so bright and creative and an absolute darling, and I'm so glad I got to meet you and become your friend! Thank you also for ruining me for any other Noire pairings besides Morgan too, you fiend.

Chlor - I miss playing with you, but I'll always have fond memories of your Alcor-- though god knows I need to stalk your Aigis more. You're just such a pleasant person who needs to get a breather, but I know all the stuff you're tackling now is getting you closer to Good Things, so I'll be rooting for you! Thank you for letting me be your castmate, and for the absolutely gorgeous icons how dare you--

Dani - I WAS SO HAPPY TO FINALLY MEET YOU and I laugh that I met you when you were playing cute sad children and now here you are, playing more cute sad children-- every time I see you play a cute child I'm automatically like, "Uh-oh, what happened to them--" But it's been fun to read your threads when you link them! Ayumu and Hizumi are adorable, and Hibiki deserves all the hugs, and we're definitely going to have to run around a con again one day!!

Miru - I honestly don't think there are too many people I know who work harder than you do. You're always slamming into things and churning out art and I was really thrilled to finally have a chance to support you by throwing money at you for a commission-- because not only are you a hard worker, but you're so nice, and super talented, and your art reflects all of that. And of course, it's been nice to bond with you over Fire Emblem: Heroes too, so may you continue to acquire all the beefcake. ALL OF IT.

Metin - My goofball of a younger brother... I love you for your humor, which you know, but also for dragging me into Precure and Saint Seiya and other kinds of suffering. You're unabashed and proud and so, so smart and when you're not giving me grief, I am also very proud of you and how far you've come. Please continue to stay your sassy awesome self, but the next time we meet, I'm making you sit down so I can be taller for once.

Aki - HOW COULD I NOT LOVE MY ANAGRAM ugh Aki, even though you alarm me with your sleeping habits and how cosplay is out to kill you, I've been so happy just to talk to you more... even when it's like at various points of the day because the times we're awake at the same time are pretty limited-- but still. I love your sword love and your cosplay love and how you always find cute animal videos to link me, and that I finally have a ship with you what the heck-- and of course you're a lot of fun to hang out with, so I'm glad I'll get to do that again this year!

CAT CAFE AGAIN ONE DAY, WE'RE DOING IT.

Bun - I want your cats-- no, but I love you for sharing pictures of them, and for staying such a positive force! I feel like lately, a lot of people are having a hard time keeping their heads up, and I know you've also had some difficult times, but I always see you with a positive attitude, encouraging and cheerful to others, and it's really such a bolstering thing. And of course, I'm happy that you're getting more KH news! I fully expect to hear more shrieking from your corner when KH3 actually comes out-- lord knows you deserve more good things!

Anais - what the heck Anais I can't believe we've been friends for this long?? It's been forever since we were in the same game but I love how your enthusiasm for who you play hasn't died in the slightest. Also your art is adorable and you need to share it more often, but really, I'm always glad to know you're doing well, and that you and Sib are tormenting each other lovingly with androids.

Tara - You're one of the nicest people I know, with such a cute art style and such an open, welcoming RPer too! I do miss threading with you, but I also think of you whenever I see something ML or Pokémon-related. I hope you're doing well in the meantime!

D - I have loved your art from the moment I saw it/met you, and it makes me laugh that even when we were befriending each other over, like... Bleach and Reborn, here we are again screeching at Trails. Good taste never really dies, huh? It's been so much fun watching you tackle the Third and I hope one day it's merciful. Or something resembling that, anyway.

Jena - Jenaaaa! I love your courage, because back when you were worried about doing the teaching program in Japan, my heart went out to you because I too get daunted by stuff like that. But then you went for it, and now every time you talk about your island or your Ghibli experiences with the people there, I get ridiculously happy that it worked out so well for you. And of course, I always enjoy seeing your art, and how colorful and vivid and full of life it is! UGH YOU'RE JUST SO CUTE STOP IT

Ramey - My sister from another mister!! I'm glad you finished Persona 5, even if I'm laughing that the one you picked up was the Problematic One. But you are so fiercely smart and fierce and hilarious and a brilliant writer and if not for you, I... well for starters, I wouldn't be in Colorado at all. But I love that we are still very much on the same wavelength, just like I will never not laugh when someone mentions Gibraltar. I'm forever grateful for both you and Jason and we need to do food shenanigans more often for sure! I love you!

Jason - I can't thank you enough for everything you and Ramey did for me, letting me interrupt your happy married life and snuggle your cat and pet your other cat who didn't tolerate me quite as much, and just letting me be part of the family. I've loved your willingness to throw yourself into new games and I still love hanging out with you so we really need to do that again soon!! Continue staying awesome, my brother from another mother.

Rune - RUUUUNE, I've always loved your enthusiasm for who you play and what you're into (as well as the shitposts you grace me with in the afternoon). You had a rough time last year and I know things have still been kind of rude to you, but I want you to know I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best on all fronts.

Demu - I can't believe it took me forever to befriend you, and that we had probably the most bizarre murder CR I've ever had with Sara and Russell. And then you made me watch End Roll and then I suffered even more but--!! You!!! Are amazing and talented and so vastly creative and even though I know nothing of DnD, I do enjoy seeing your character designs and hearing about your adventures! Please keep on rocking.

Kamilah - Kamilalalalala! It's always so wonderful to reconnect with you, and sometimes I get nostalgic and think about you and Merlin in Route and now here you are with the ice-skating and the cosplaying and the strength-training with your heroes and you're just as enthusiastic as ever. I do look up to you a lot when I'm trying to remind myself to stay motivated, and I hope you've been enjoying the Olympics!

Francy - I love you for your unabashed love of adorable cute girl ships but also for your ability to keep your head up at your job and your kitchen disasters that I'm still not sure exactly how you pulled off. You've always been so fun to RP with and although I can't join your newest murdergame, I'll be rooting for it to be a great success, even more than I'll be rooting for you to make successful brownies one day. (I love you, I swear.)

Squee - You say you're not really a leader-type, but I do think a lot of people look up to you because when it comes down to it, you say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done, and that's not something a lot of people can do without a ton of coercion (unfortunately). But you're fun and witty, also! And despite me not understanding comics, I appreciate how much joy you have when you link panels and I do enjoy Bat Cow. Batcow? The cow. Please continue to sass at Cal, she needs it. Probably. Still the best murdergame mod I've ever had!

Alex - I remember thinking back when I first met you, "There is no way there can be a person who is this perfect" and I was right! Because you have a hellish highway to navigate and a crazy workload and a pretty troublesome parental figure, but you also come up with brilliantly creative fic/psl ideas, juggle RP, display a wicked sense of humor, and come out on top of your work in highly fashionable heels. So really, you are pretty much amazing on all fronts, but you've worked hard to get there and I will continue to admire you and just be glad we reconnected!

Gore - One of the warmest people I know, honestly! If someone were to ask me "Hey, I'm joining a game and I want to feel welcomed, who do I turn to," I'd be like "GORE BUT BEWARE OF PUNS". Really, though, you've always been super nice and encouraging and supportive, and just your little comments always go such a long way. Also I admire just how you juggle so many characters in games?? How??? HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD GORE PLEASE NEVER CHANGE yes puns included I guess.

Beech - It's weird to imagine not having weekly conversations with you, just like it's weird to remember how tentative I was around you when I first met and then when I didn't want to admit I shipped something because I didn't want to make you uncomfortable, to... where we are now where I am utterly shameless about it. Still, I really admire how you can just churn out these delightfully fun writing pieces and be so strong on characterization when you have so many characters, and I love just talking to you. I really do hope you find a kinder job that appreciates you, I'll be rooting for you for sure!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE SNACK BOX, YOU FIEND.

Britt - Britt, you're precious, and I want to tackle food escapades with you. You were fun to hang out with when I first met you, and it's been just as much fun to watch Miraculous Ladybug episodes with you. I can't really thank you enough for keeping me company and letting me view them with you, they got me through some pretty long days. I hope your army of cute girls is slowly taking over the world/El Nysa, ngl--

Cal - You are pretty much the one thing I look forward to more than anything every week. But I'm also very proud of you and how hard-working you are. Everything will fall into place and the tough stuff we'll get through together, because I want to do as much for you as you've been doing for me all along.

You're an incredible part of my life and I feel so very lucky because of it.

Lucy - when can I steal your cat... I mean. You always look like you're having fun when I see your plurks, Lucy, and I couldn't be happier for you! I do hope you get a chance to try out another game one day when things settle down, but from what I can tell, you're doing an excellent job. Please do remember to take it easy from time to time, though! You work hard enough as it is.

Sib - I hope someone asks me to describe you one day so I can be like "Oh, she loves cute and fluffy ships and otome games, and a ton of different bugs and spiders and really hideous horror games" just so I can watch their expression. But you're just so fun, Sib! It's fun to talk about the things we have in common and to learn about the things that we don't, and I'm happy you got the chance to play 2B in a game! And just for future reference, I will commission you every time you open them, tough luck, deal with it. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING MY SHIPPY HEART AND FOR YOUR ADORABLE SELF.

Adi - Gagtags for days, I really should make a museum of them in your honor-- but Adi, you're such a good sport and so willing to go along with shenanigans when you're not causing them yourself (RP-wise, I mean)! You play so many endearing characters and I do miss RPing with you but maybe someday our paths will cross again--!! Until then, I'll stalk the plurks that are really just shrieking "ADIIIIIIIIIII" and know it'll be a delightful experience.

Pixi - You have so much on your plate, but I love seeing your cute little posts in the morning (seriously, they never fail to make me smile) and as someone who's worked with kids for four years... I definitely admire what you do. It takes a patient and caring person to do your job, and you totally fit the bill, even though they really need to ease up on you! And your sword love is so real, even though I will probably never understand the giant pool of knowledge that is Touken Ranbu-- I'm still happy just seeing you talk about it. One day!! RPing! YOU AND ME!! And another hangout, I insist.

Jes - I hope you are staying healthy and that your body cooperates and that one day, you will own a bunny because whenever I see them at the shelter, I think of you! I'm glad Lucina's already getting mobbed, but remember, just take the tag rush at a decent pace and it shouldn't feel too overwhelming. I also hope you're having fun in both of your games and thank you for always being such a caring soul!

Joly - THE MASTER OF CUTE GIRLS, I was really happy when I found out you played Yonah, but also you have such cute art?? And you yourself are such a cute person and I love when you go fanart digging and I suffer gently for it. I do hope your work gets... less grueling, or that you can find happier things as you go about your day but hang in there!!

Ly - One day I will understand Blazblue for you or try to, Ly-- but I'm proud of you for your ferocity in tackling the Japanese language! When you won that award, I was definitely impressed and even though we don't play together anymore, I love hearing about how you're doing. I hope you're enjoying Fate/whatsit, too, which I think might be even more convoluted than your fighting game... I have Memories.

Zia - ZIAAAAAA you were automatically cool for sharing two letters with me, but then you made me care about Joshua and that was upsetting? I feel like the whole murdergame was just us upsetting each other, so totally worth it. Getting to know you better was also worth it, and I'm hoping your game goes well, because with a pun like that, it had better.

Andie - I just want to plop you down and find you a job with cute coworkers and bosses who respect you and give you stuffed animals and buy you lunch because my god, you absolutely deserve it. Still, you're such a strong, responsible person and I can't wait to shake Julian and demand that he treat you right while also mentioning that I'm absolutely sure he does-- you deserve the world, so let no one tell you differently.

RC - I'm really glad we met, but dang do I want your energy! I don't know how you manage to be so lively every day, so bubbly with your enthusiasm but it's really nice to see... and your determination is also really impressive! To say nothing of your creativity, because that Ibuki Valentine's Day thing was amazingly precious and you worked so hard on it, so I'm super glad you got recognition! So next, if you could stop spoiling me--!!

Doc - I know we don't talk much these days, but I will always fondly know you as my idol comrade and I'm glad to see you around and enjoying yourself. May your mobile games be full of very pretty boys and very cute girls, you deserve it!

Al - God I almost called you Styx again-- it's been so fun being your friend and I'm sure the good times are only going to continue. EVEN THOUGH YOU REALLY NEED TO SLEEP AT DECENT TIMES... still!! You're always so pleasant and I feel like even when you're feeling irritated, you still find a way to be humorous about it, which isn't easy to pull off, I know. And your characterization is amazing? Kaito and Milla and Akira and Magilou? All so different, but I could all but hear their voices when I saw how you played them. Keep rocking, Al!!

Silver - I really hope things are going okay with you and your family! I don't see you that often anymore, but I will always love Lightning and Rise because of you-- it's still one of my top favorites in terms of cross-canon CR and you yourself are such a sweetheart that I feel blessed to have known you as long as I have.

Nametwin - Another sweetheart, and I'm kind of shocked I met so many nice people in a horror game, but you're so nice?? And I appreciate that you play a character I never would have thought of or considered and she's also a sweetheart so maybe I shouldn't actually be surprised-- but from what I've read, I love what you've done with her. Continue to stay awesome, though you really don't have to put effort in that at all!

Andrew - ANDREW DO YOU EVEN CHECK PLURK ANYMORE I'm not sure, but still! I have always been grateful for you, waaaaaay back when on LJ and even the moments where you pop in to talk cats with me or Seattle-- it never fails to make me happy. Thank you for everything.

Sipp - We're gonna do our Mayalliance one day, I swear-- but you're always such a sweetheart that I can't believe your roommate takes you for granted?? Please?? I do think I need to talk to you more, but forgive me for shyness and I'm really glad that I got the chance to know you better through murdergames anyway. You're so cool, Sipp!

Jan - If anyone I know had to be ruler of obscure canons, it would absolutely be you-- but because of you, my horizons have expanded? I watched the Legend of Legendary Heroes anime and was sad Zohra wasn't there?? I downloaded Brave Frontier and got... pretty darn far, actually. I played a character from a series YOU HAD TO TRANSLATE IF THAT DOESN'T SHOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND YOUR RPING I DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL!! But really, Janicus, you're very talented and you've got a skill for intriguing people and one day you're going to get your butt back here so we can hang out again and probably do horrible commentary over otome games.

Christy - Why are you so cool and put-together, what the heck?? First I was intimidated by how great your Break was back when we played in Haven and then you picked Sebastian up on a drunken dare and played him so damn well I read the series??? And then you took up cosplay and now you're so godly I want to pay you money???? And you're still so nice and humble but also confident enough to not let anyone tell you otherwise and UGH CHRISTY I LOOK UP TO YOU SO MUCH I'LL NEVER GET TO YOUR LEVEL BUT THAT'S FINE

Val - You're so nice?? I remember like back when TR started and you were like "well I don't really keep people after murdergames" but then you kept me and I was so happy?? Your art is hella cute and fun and your cat is beautiful and you're always there with cute little comments, so I remain a happy Kia, thank you. It's been wonderful getting to know you better!

Squigs - Your middle name is "menace", isn't it. "Speed Demon Crazy Person Menace". I honestly don't know how you do so much, when you were doing projects and then coming up with new projects simultaneously and then tackling presents and still having time to talk?? And now with a job?? God, Squigs, you're one of the hardest-working people I know and you're still so cheerful and professional about what you do that sometimes I forget that it's not as easy as you make it look. So yes-- take more breaks, get more rest, and don't feel bad if you have to slow down every so often. We'll all be totally willing to wait, I promise. Thank you once again for being a fantastic friend!

Sumi - SUMI GET ON PLURK MORE OFTEN I MISS YOU but no I did love having the opportunity to meet you years ago, and it is singlehandedly your fault for dragging me into iDolm@ster like the punk you are, so my thoughts of you always get accompanied by warm fuzzy memories. I hope you and your family are all doing well!

Mai - You've grown so much?? I feel like you've become much more confident, both in your art and just with life in general, and I am honestly very proud of you. And of course I'll be bragging about your art to pretty much everyone-- you have such a gift for making fun OCs and I hope you continue to have fun with everything you're doing!

Alisa - I'm so happy I was given the chance to meet you! It's always nice meeting other Trails friends and you've always been so friendly and welcoming that I've never once felt nervous about it. Words can't express how excited I am to get to do a Tita and Estelle thread with you one day, I'M READY TO SUFFER IN CUTE.

Rex - I feel like somehow, whenever I get into a game, you always seem to be so knowledgeable about it and then I'm like "COMRADE??? COMRADE??????" in shock and awe. But really, you've been cool ever since I met you at Route and even though I know very little about Fate/ stuff, I think of you every time I see that Caster. It's the little things. ♥

Mae - I'm so, so, so, SO happy for you that you finally got away from Halloween and into a much better job! You've worked very hard to get where you are, so please never forget how amazing you actually are. And of course I appreciate you as an excellent friend and Precure fan and a darling, so really... I could gush on about you for days BUT YOU ROCK, MAE.

Sarah - SARAAAAH you're so cute and I'm excited to see more of your cosplay escapades and hopefully get a chance to RP more with you one day! You're such a hard worker though, and I'm glad your work is recognizing that-- you deserve it!

Luna - I love seeing your cosplay and how far you've come! You're so cool when I see you making your own props and tackling costume patterns, and you're always so lit up when you talk about playing Syaoran and I'm really happy to know you're having a good time with what you're currently doing. Please do continue sharing your cosplay pics, I'm so, so proud of you!

Jae - Jaeeeee I love your creativity. From the Mary-inspired scarf you did to the adorable Maya-themed heart pillow (that my cat keeps stealing), you're always coming up with new ideas and implementing them adorably. Not to mention my god YOUR ICON COLORING IS GODLY, I feel like I just need to jazz hands pose at you more often and go "LOOK AT HER, SHE'S AMAZING!!"

I do miss RPing with you, but I have to admit, that Christmas baking fiasco thread was delightful, so thank you!!

Selfy - Here's another soul I've known since forever, and I still have to laugh that you were playing Fates/ characters back then and now you're... playing Fates/ characters, it's a very nostalgic feeling! I can always count on you to know obscure games I've never heard of but would love to look into one day, and to talk about delicious food WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO FEED ME-- anyway, I'm very grateful to have you as a friend after so many years!