Fic is one way that online communities stay connected. It provides that framework for interaction. I've really missed it. Yes, you found one of mine already, duh. For the other just look for copious research notes. I had already had another idea for adding to the madness round 2? But oh god I really have to work and got nothing done last week and getting exercise in would be good too. I WROTE 13K IN ONE WEEK! Granted, that's the pace I used to keep up in 2009-2013 but then the DQSA was enacted, I got hit over the head a few too many times by emboldened Narnia wingnuts, and saw coming what would eventually become our current President. UGH.

Escapism is key. And beauty, love and wonder. You need it as a creator and those who you write for need it too. All in good time, friend, and I really need to come up and meet you sometime.