[@pugbutter] Not at all. You're perfectly welcome to join as a player. It seems like you have a firm grasp of the rules, and I could use that kind of mindset around to proffer advice where appropriate. Not that I'd take all of it, of course, but it's still nice to have the option.

That said, I feel like it would not be within the spirit of the game if I, as the storyteller, did not perceive slights against me as a player loudly declaring their masochistic desires. I'll admit, I hadn't thought the mind games would start in the interest check thread, but I'll be damned if I'm not excited about it. Welcome aboard, [@pugbutter]! It's good to have you.