Awww, I'm really sorry to hear that. Both for absence, and also for your friend. I hope it works out as best as possible as soon as possible.

Definitely see you next year! I promise to have sorted something out re comms in good order by then!

I may take you up on the tumblr thing, but I am also going to be setting up a discord channel if you are there??? And if not I promise it's super easy...