User blog:Flamefang/Rid to the Rescue? Not anymore...

So here we all are... with the Autumn Dance in full swing and Capture the Flag nearing release. And yet, in our moment of revelry, we are siezed by a sudden sadness. Yes, Rid is leaving us tonight. I barely know how to react, Rid represents one of my greatest emotional investments not only on this wiki but on the internet as a whole. Although she may not know it, and even though we didn't talk all that much outside the main chat, she's like a little sister to me. After reading that blog, I literally shed several tears. This is the saddest news I've heard all year, and I'm going to dearly miss her. As I said we haven't talked all that much, and yet she was always there with a fun, bouncy, awesome, and yet somehow serious attitude that I think we've all come to recognize as uniquely her own. Rid not only made an amazing presence in chat, but also served as one of the best Rollbacks and Administrators we've ever had at the age of 13. Bach often told of her exploits behind the scenes, and we've all seen how hard she works nearly every time she comes online. She's been one of the administrations' most promising members listening, learning, and growing. Losing her is not only a blow to our community, but our very wiki as a whole. She's also been one of our greatest Roleplayers, participating across the wiki on characters, through quests, and in both dances. It was a pleasure serving alongsider her as a part of our administrative team, having my characters battle alongside hers, and to simply be in her presence. Back when I was her age I joined a clan in a game named Star Wars Battlefront 2 named [-ESC-]. There I met a certain individual who went by the name of Kittychow who commanded a clan of over 50 members. He was a great guy, and served as my mentor and role model for about half a year until his sudden disappearance. He was never seen again and yet he still holds a certain place in my memories. I hope Rid will remember me, and us, in a similar light; that her memories of her time here will persist far into the future. Of course, that may be too much to ask. However, I do know that she will hold a certain place in my heart as long as I am able to remember her. I understand that this sounds something like an obituary, but we, here, are all denizens of the internet and when one among us moves on, it is almost like a death. Fortunately, some of us should have contact with Rid through Skype and she'll be making occasional visits so all contact won't be broken.

Rid, you've shown a lot of potential here and, to be honest, just about everywhere. Should you ever need me I'll be here for you, and will always be a part of our extended community. I wish you luck, and a bright future.

To take a leaf from one of my own works: "May the flames of the Father guide you forward, and receive you warmly should you return."

Flamefang 01:18, October 24, 2011 (UTC)