[i]Also[/i], to whomever might be concerned:

From tomorrow, I shall be unable to post for a period - probably a mere few days, though, depending on the circumstances, I may be delayed somewhat longer. If all proceeds without complications and the role-play advances at its current pace, I should be back in time to join the conference; if not, however, do not let my absence delay you (in the unlikely case anyone had entertained such a thought) - I shall rejoin the flow of events at whatever point it should have reached.
In the meantime, be well.