Hello. There are, no doubt, some of you who have been trying to get in contact with me for the last week and found me to be slow to reply. I just wanted to let you know that I have your emails and I'm not snubbing you -- real life has just recently presented me with some urgent personal issues that have to be worked through. I should be materializing again within the next few days and look forward to clearing my desk (read: tormenting your characters) when I get back.