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Seeker: How is everyone?

Stargazer: Miss you all already. I have to work tomorrow!

FarfromHome: Kevin is healthy. I am well also.

SquidHead: Still can’t believe it’s over.

Jeneticist: You’re all amazing.

JazzyPlum: I feel really close to everyone now.

SquidHead: With what we found out? Me too.

Jeneticist: Uh, be careful what you say, okay?

SquidHead: Right. What’s everyone doing this week?

Stargazer: Just getting back to the swing of things. Anyone wanna play an online game with me?

JazzyPlum: ???Wish I could… Got a vacation to pack for. Next time!

Jeneticist: Another one? Lucky! I’m not teaching rn, but I used up my travel budget already.

SquidHead: I’ll play with you, Poppy. Setting up the lobby now.

[an hour later]

Seeker: We talked about it just now and decided to tell you…

Jeneticist: That Seeker moved in with me after Space Con.

Stargazer: Oh wow. I suspected but…wait, is this a roommates or romantic situation?

SquidHead: Can it be both?

JazzyPlum: It can, but it usually isn’t.

Jeneticist: I don’t know if I’m ready to answer that.

FarfromHome: It is not our concern. But I extend good wishes if that’s appropriate.

Stargazer: Very much so! Congrats, you two. ??

SquidHead: Not to make things about me, but…

Jeneticist: No, please do! Share.

SquidHead: I didn’t say anything at the con because it wasn’t certain, but I had some interest from a distributor for the alien sim game you’ve been beta testing.

Jeneticist: OMG, that is HUGE. Congrats!!

Stargazer: I’m so happy and excited for you.

JazzyPlum: Me too. Is it for mobile release?

SquidHead: We’re still discussing the details but they’re talking about a desktop and mobile version.

Seeker: That is wonderful news. ??

Stargazer: I wanna hug Tad and Jaz and Seeker and Jen. Even you, fun sponge.

FarfromHome: I never agreed to that.

Jeneticist: I miss everyone too. ??

Seeker: It was a memorable, life-changing week.

SquidHead: You can say that again. We need to meet up again soon.

JazzyPlum: It will be tough for me to leave once I’m performing again.

FarfromHome: I volunteer to host if everyone would like to congregate for a holiday.

Stargazer: Wow, really? Did not see that coming.

Jeneticist: Me either, but I’m eager to meet Kevin.

SquidHead: KEVIN!

Stargazer: I’ve got a mimosa in hand. Here’s to future reunions!

JazzyPlum: I’ll try my best to make the scheduling work.

Seeker: I’m looking forward to another road trip with Jen. ??

FarfromHome: I will plot the best routes for each of you.

Jeneticist: Aw. Thanks, Ravik. Group hug!