cy, you are so fierce in your love and pursuit of a better, kinder world. your protective spirit is bolstering to me; I often find myself silently looking to you when I need to reorient myself in space or find a grounding presence. you are quite simply a beautiful person, inside and out, always vulnerable and honest in a way I am personally in awe of. you're also deeply funny and dry, an excellent dnd party member, and a thoughtful articulate writer. thank you for always being a staunch cheerleader; I hope to hug again soon, my dear friend.