[quote=@Dark Jack]
Let's not fall back into silence just yet, but please let's be constructive. Right now, what is [I]actually[/I] stalling progress?
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Frankly, it's because people aren't responding. I don't wish to anyone or to be insensitive to real life happenings (because that always gets in the way of the enjoyable, at one point or another), but an entire year might be a good starting marker for those who are waiting eagerly to continue, to continue with the story. Maybe make a point in time where "two weeks later" the trio don't hear anything/see anything indicating that their companions are going to rendezvous and make the move to continue onward with their pursuit of the Fixer? 

[@Shienvien] - Thanks! :cool