I finally made it! I will say Cypher's post edit, in which she rescued me [from Madthumb's psychosis] actually proved to be to powerful a statement, and to chivalrous a sentiment to continue to resist.

I look forward to contributing, peace friends.

Chess - is that really you?!?

If so, I'm very happy to see you here - would you like me to unlock your name, so that you can go under your usual handle?
As I said before, it's reserved so that no-one else can take it, so I'll be delighted to unlock that for you now.

Love & peace,

Mairi

I'm happy to be here.
unlocking my usual nick is not necessary Mairi, Chesslikelife, will suffice.

peace friend.

If you change your mind, just holler - I'll be happy to unlock it for you, as my only reason for doing so in the first place, as stated, was to prevent anyone else from nabbing it.

Yours to take back at any time you choose.

Mairi x

Hey fella

good to see you here