[@rebornfan320] It would be nice, but your garden variety roleplayer will often flake without saying a word. Maybe they're afraid they'll hurt your feelings, or maybe they're just indifferent, but that's how it goes. You're a GM now, so you just gotta deal with it.

Anyway, they've probably received your pings and seen any PMs you may have sent them. It doesn't take a long time just to write "I'm busy" or "I'm not interested." you'd be wise to start your RP already and give up on your friend. If they're logging in semi-daily, they have time to respond.