I mean, yes, I had hoped I would be nominated for something or that someone would send a treat via the café, but also- that's not why I write or interact with people. This is about making friends, even temporarily, and sharing my unique perspective on the subject!

People are so ready to be angry at each other. I'm not saying that this is unique to this fandom, it's not, but I don't want to see it anymore.

I don't know where to go from here. I don't know how to interact in a fandom without feeling like I'm walking a line of getting canceled.

I wish we could be nicer to each other. I wish people would be able to read each other's posts with good intentions. I've never intended to be nasty, to point fingers, to create divides.

So. My final work will be in the harringrove zine. When I'm allowed, I will post it on my AO3. I will still be here, I'll still write fic, but I am tired and I am worn out. Maybe our future fandoms will align.

Dustin, *patting Steve's hand*: I'm so sorry, Steve, buddy, that's what my dad said before he left.

Steve: