Hi.
So as y'all may know, I've been harping about how I'm gonna retire from ASB starting this July because I'm graduating and getting employment and stuff. Well, recent experiences in ASB and IRL have convinced me that I probably should do this earlier. This is me telling you guys that I'm taking an indefinite leave of absence from ASB. Indefinite as in I'll be back in anywhere from 2 months, to just in time for Rayquaza release. Since I may be moving on, I suppose it won't hurt to say my goodbyes. I'll delete them if I come back from leave.
To IAR, Dogfish, Objection - the 3 mods who most shaped my entire ASB life, on those non-American times where we spent dissing each other on pedantry, talking about anything except Eurovision, and mushing over Raid strats. You guys are the ones I respected the most on ASB, and I'm happy to be call you my friends whether you'd reciprocate or not. I have Celery_Bubs with me so don't worry that I'll get lost.
To Glacier, typon, orci, Subs, Mate, nyt, Lad, Leet, akela - the guys who were here before me, and took the time and effort to make me feel welcome. Sure you may be a jerk sometimes, but you've taught me to at least be friendly enough to new people, and to pretty much everybody else on ASB. I don't suppose most of you will read this huh? Y'all pretty much handed the reins to the next generation of college freshmen and high-schoolers, so its my turn now eh?
To Rain, tavok - Hey look how you've grown! Joke aside, you two are the ones I've remembered most fondly (no homo). Vrin probably should've make this list, so do come on IRC, Vrin! Have fun in battling (who am I kidding you're both Leader material its not like you're gonna lose as much as I do)
Jas - I know you're no longer on ASB by the time I joined, but special shoutout to you because you're kinda my role model on Smogon.
EM - Second role model.
Gem - Tell Matt there was once an Uncle Zac Tee who lives 13 time zones away from him. I'm sorry we'll not Raid again for a long time. Just be happy okay?
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As of this post, I forfeit all my reffings and battles, except for Raid, since I owe it to Leet to at least. I will also remain co-host to LLAMA and Council Member, at least until further notice or IAR/Frosty decides to replace me. If you're willing to wait on my reffing/battling, which is likely going to extend DQ by about a week, drop me a profile message. Until then, all the best in your endeavours. 祝福你
Love,
Zt