#our CEO NEEDED that raise for his river house but we still appreciate you- we're a FAMILY

[separatist-apologist]

I think I write the same post every year, so if you've seen this film before you can skip it. Another elucien week come and gone, and I know I speak for both myself and @the-lonelybarricade that this is genuinely our favorite event week of the year. Every year the community gets bigger, which means we have even more fun than the previous year.

It's always so wonderful to watch the way people come together to create, talk, and generally have a nice time. I feel so overwhelmed by how wonderful this space is. The way people donate mass amounts of their time, talent, and creativity is truly unmatched. That's not even mentioning how welcoming and open folks are- I feel like I always meet new eluciens participating for the first time right alongside people who have been here for years. Some of these friendships will outlast the fandom- there's something special about that.

Anyway. I wish I had something better to convey how grateful I am to everyone who participated, even if your participation was simply liking/reblogging/leaving comments. If we were together, I would absolutely throw a low-budget pizza party in lieu of raises and a good benefits package.