In the winter of 2020/21, I was in the grips of a ferocious writer's block.  Hadn't put two words together in months, a condition made worse by the crazed work environment at that time.  It was [@wanderingwolf] who pulled me out of that funk, through a series of 1x1 RP's.  He got my writer's synapses to fire once again, and the old enthusiasm returned.  For that, I'm forever grateful.

I'm also grateful to him, and to all of you, for investing your energies into this little game we've put together.  As Wolf and I laid down the foundations of [b]Firefly - Second 'Verse[/b], we honestly thought the game wouldn't grow beyond our latest 1x1 RP exercise.  How wrong we were.

The past 14 months have been exciting, dramatic, frequently hilarious, and in many occasions, poignant.  Watching the people who call China Doll their home form bonds and face challenges has inspired a very real sense of delight for Wolf and myself.  On more than one occasion, we've thought to pinch ourselves over the characters and their talented writers who've chosen to come fly with us.

But at the end of the day, the wells from which we draw our creative resources are finite things, affected by all manner of external influence.  Wolf's had an amazing year, with an exciting new job and increased workload/travel demands.  While I hate the fact that Covid forced him to slow down and take stock, I'm also glad that he made a call which benefits his well being and, after a break to regenerate, will return him to us.  Until he does, I'll continue writing "Backup Cal" while transferring as much load to Yuri Antonov as possible.

Wolf's hiatus and the coming Labor Day weekend have given me a couple ideas that I'll share with all of you through chat and PM.  'Til then, be sure to take the time to look after yourselves and your loved ones.  And don't worry about China Doll.  We've all got her covered.

Write When It's Fun,

sail