can I point out that, as you may recall, in the apex weird [big] family movie Summer Wars, the strange recluse who never comes out of their room is one of the most ass kickingest characters? just gonna set that down there

bean you know I love you and it's p gross and I know intimately how much trouble you have receiving compliments so I'm just gonna say I'm so proud of you for overcoming your anxieties and posting in this post! I saw firsthand how hard it was for you and I am so proud of you and you should stop putting on your beautiful eyeliner cause when you read this you're SO gonna cry HA HA

I'm really happy that you joined the game even if it is tough for you to be present all the time, I'm happy that my weird little family knows you and what a cool nerd and great writer you are. You're lovely and also my favorite.

I'm just gonna leave you with this, which if you weren't crying before, hoo boy

this is not a job and it's not a social obligation

it is an experience

make sure it's a GOOD experience

now go! have! FUN!