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Stargazer: Can’t believe it’s been a whole month since Space Con!

Jeneticist: I know, right? Feels like we were just at Tad’s campsite. ??

SquidHead: Anyone else having post-con blues? I miss hanging out in person!

Stargazer: Totally. Nobody gets me like you do.

SquidHead: Really? Me, personally?

Stargazer: I meant the chat as a whole.

JazzyPlum: ??

Jeneticist: Aw, don’t laugh at Tad.

JazzyPlum: Sorry, sorry.

FarfromHome: I will reluctantly admit to some nostalgia.

JazzyPlum: I miss everyone too. ??

Seeker: How was your vacation, Jaz?

JazzyPlum: I had a great time.

Stargazer: ???? Ugh, I have to go to work in an hour. This job is sucking the life out of me.

Seeker: Sorry to hear that.

Jeneticist: Anything we can do?

Stargazer: You’re doing it. Listening to me whine.

FarfromHome: If you hate your tasks, seek new employment.

Stargazer: Sure, it’s that easy. I’m not qualified for anything else. I’m good at hobbies like dressing up at cons and looking cute.

JazzyPlum: I’m not qualified to advise, so I’m sending a hug.

Jeneticist: Me too. ??

SquidHead: OK, I don’t want you to think I’m obsessed or anything, but how’s Kevin?

FarfromHome: Kevin is loud. As ever. And he is exceedingly disrespectful and territorial.

Stargazer: I don’t care. I can’t wait to meet him.

JazzyPlum: Speaking of that, when were you thinking we should visit, FFH?

Jeneticist: Oh, I was wondering too.

Stargazer: I’m wondering how things are going with you and Seeker.

Jeneticist: I’ll send you a private message.

SquidHead: No fair! I want the gossip too.

Seeker: ??

FarfromHome: At the risk of keeping us on topic…

JazzyPlum: I’m listening!

FarfromHome: Perhaps we could celebrate Thanksgiving together?

Seeker: Well, I am certainly thankful that I met everyone.

Stargazer: Especially Jen!

Seeker: Yes.

Stargazer: OMG, he doesn’t even deny it. Total keeper, Jen.

Jeneticist: I think Friendsgiving could be awesome. My mom will probably guilt me but it would be even worse at Christmas.

SquidHead: Big same. I’m in for Friendsgiving.

JazzyPlum: I think I can make it work too. ??

Seeker: If Jen’s going, I’ll be there.

Stargazer: I don’t know if I’ll even have a job by then. My manager is such a creep. But I’ll get there if I can!

FarfromHome: This will be the first time I have ever hosted guests. Plan accordingly.

Jeneticist: So excited. Marking this on the calendar! Only three more months. ??