Hello everyone! A SFW image? From me? Can you believe it? I can, because this absolutely, spectacularly awesome image is from  FortunataFox who has done an amazing job to give me an piece that really transcends whatever erotica could provide. I chose a select group of people who I have found not only made me a better person for having known them, but also I can't imagine where I might be for not having known them. For what I've done for them, only they can say, but they've done enough to make me feel happy to include them.

There are many more I could not fit into the image for various reasons, and some did not want to be added, which made me restrict things further from there. I know it's hard to accept, but for those I know who aren't in this, nothing has changed between us! <3

I have a few things to say to each person within the piece, who I will address in no particular order!

To the big Bear in the far back left, also known as  satsui-n0-had0u - you're not only the person who made my reference sheet, which arguably means a lot of my images could've only happened because of your efforts, but also that you do nothing but emit compassion each time I talk to you. You talk of my virtue in patience, but I must compliment your virtue in how hard of a worker you are. You may not think of yourself as one, but you are, and your art is loved by many. There are still so many things I wish to do with you, but as long as we keep talking, and we agree on the path we want to walk down with each other, then the way I see it, we have all the time in the world to do whatever we'd like.

To the blue Mana-Fox hiding near the back left, also known as  Fazar - you were one of the first people I started talking to regularly once I opened up to the community. A part of me feels like I know you best from everyone I've talked to within the fandom for that reason. You have simply been a glowing, blue peach that I have had a lot of good history with, and to the best of my ability, I wish to write an even better history as we move forward. You've been doing great things as a leader within your own community, and it brings a smile to my face to see how many others find the joy in seeing what you do.

To the curiously dressed Wombat to my left, also known as  BosonicVinegar - you have been someone who nourishes my path in life in more ways than one. I never felt that I was that strongly deep in self-doubt, even though I have felt it at times. But with your words, your actions, the chances you have given on a project that nobody else wished to give, and to a level that I never could have expected, it would've been a dishonor to not have you here. You're intelligent, full of creativity, and someone I often think about from how your actions have impacted me in regards to my personal life, my ambitions, and my accomplishments. From the things you've done, I don't think there's ever a way you could make me sad.

To the enamored Panda sitting to my left, also known as  CaptainJusticeVirtsuoso - when I think of someone in this list I'd like to interact with more, you take that title. Yet, the times we have talked in depth with one another have been wonderful, and the things you have done for me, even if it was done in a mutual fashion, still affected me enough to feel like I'd love to have you in this audience. My only want from you now is that the moment you see this image, you copy the expression within and smile right back. Let's do more when we can, okay?

To the cute Canine to the left of my head in the far back, also known as  BinturongBoss - you have gone through so much in the time I've known you, and I can't even pretend that I'm someone who knows you best or even as well as I'd like. But the things you've done for me, no matter how they were organized or what was agreed upon, I just couldn't believe that the attention and praise I gave you matched your efforts. Admittedly, it is the reason I wanted you in the audience here, but I do hope we can talk more in the future as well!

To the reveling Gnoll at the far right in the back, also known as  Pafka - you have been a big fella with an even bigger heart. If there is one person here I'd just love to hug, to embrace and feel that embrace back, it could be none other than you. You have also encouraged my path in life, and even though the world tries to throw its worst at you... to me it feels like you always bounce back. Despite being so new initially in our first interactions, we never let that hold each other back, and today it makes me all-the-more happy that we've made it to where we are with one another.

To the beautiful Grison with a septum in their nose on my right, also known as  Gris_Grison - is there much else to say that we haven't said to each other in private? You walk through life on a harder mode than most of us envision, but you haven't let it stopped you from continuing to breath, continuing to exist. You're strong, and you're kind. We have a bind together that no one else shall understand, and why should they? For we know why the bind exists, and why it will continue to do so for as long as we can hold onto it.

To the turquoise Husky screaming out in excitement, also known as Ambi - if there is an argument to be made, of how close I feel you are to me compared to many, even if it's an argument I'd never want to have, then it would be a hard case to be made against you. This year was not kind to you in the beginning, as it was not to me either. We found each, we brought each other up, and we still stand tall together in the present. You're one of the only people on here I've even been able to hold in person. (And for the others reading, yes his fur really is blue.) Keep your head up high, and know that you not only have me, but many, many others who watch in anticipation for what you can achieve. You just want to make people happy, and I know I am but one person, but I am happy when I'm with you, and I am happy for having met you.

To the ear-angling Fox resting his arm on a sturdy accordion, also known as  LappiFox - we started our talks with poetry and song, bouncing them back and forth like a game of pong. Even though we could be considered so different from others, the platonic love we share makes me want to pick you up and give you plenty of smothers. The songs you play do not compare to the song of your life, even if it contains strife. For the song you constantly play is music to not only my ears, but many more. For people who meet you for the first time, it is as if you open them a door. You had a scare this year, which made our anxious tails curled. But you're alright and as you know best - whoever saves a life, has saved the entire world. Glad to see you're safe and sound my buddy with bless. You still have to beat me in chess!

To the last, but anyone be damned who considers you the least, the Fox in the far far back, sketching this entire scene by the stairs, also known as  FortunataFox - you were the one to bring this image to life. It could not have been done without you just as much as the others in the audience if they did not give me such wholesome memories. The work you've done on this is striking, glorious, and a show to the world of what you are capable of. You know of my plan for what I shall do to repay this favor, and I give permission to whatever deity exists to strike me down if I do not follow through on said promise. I may have came to you as a commissioner, but I very much wish for us to walk together into the sunset as great friends!

Please go watch everyone who has an FurAffinity account linked here. They are either amazing artists, or creative individuals who deserve just the same amount, if not more attention as you give me here. Thank you all, and I wish you all an amazing New Year. May 2024 be something better. Even if its not, the undefeatable spirits of our persons need the optimism, no matter how hollow, if we're going to get through it together.