These last four months have been a rollercoaster, Gui. I came into this role with minimal knowledge of how systems were run and did my best to keep up and you were quick to take a place as mentor and teach me what you understood of the systems, how things operated, and how we were expected to run the Clan. For what it’s worth, I know you’ve saved Arch from a lot of stress and plucked feathers when I was finally able to quit asking as many questions. Over these last few months, we've gotten to see the unshakeable spirit of COU as we pulled everything together, you’ve crafted and implemented a new core storyline for the Clan from the void we were left in, leaving the Archivist and me with room to work on extant ideas and future storylines in conjunction, as we persevered through the changing of the guard and laid solid foundations to build the Clan's future. Throughout this time you've had your own ups and downs, from life throwing you a few hardships to the joy of Bouncing Baby #3, and still, you've been dedicated to the Clan throughout.

We made quick friends after both throwing our hats in for the CON position, and I'm glad you chose me to be your PCON because it gave me the chance to be a part of building my original clan back up. Your quick wit and well-timed jokes always got a laugh out of me, and when I had my own problems you were one of the first people to check up on me. You've led COU not just from a mechanical standpoint, but you do your best to care for your Clan as people, which has definitely left an impression.

You’ve spearheaded several of our Clan Projects as well as revamped storyline, reorganized our efforts, you’ve assisted greatly in others, taken a grand role alongside Waza in turning our Proving Grounds project into a working success, and assisted throughout the COU Wiki Project we’re still gathering data for (damned unlinked, stub, and repeat articles), and you’ve been instrumental in laying the basis for our members to become more involved throughout the community, Mr. Haiku. Your torrent of Poetry has not gone unnoticed. Along all of this, you’re one of our more active socialites, contrasted to my reserved takeaway to general conversation. If there isn’t a conversation, you make one, because, in your eyes, quiet is a bad thing.

Ever onwards, my friend.