Being friends with content creators and artists/authors is such a strange thing, because you can be moved by a piece of art, and absolutely enamored with a story–sobbing into your pillow at 4am because you can’t put it down–and then, just randomly remember that the person that created this incredible thing, is someone you send shitposts to at one in the morning, and exchange recipes with, and flail over your faves with, and talk about all your ridiculous ideas with.
Knowing the people whose talent brings you such joy is such a surreal and beautiful experience. Getting to hold in your hands something that was created by someone you know and care for is amazing.
But also, there chance to know that that incredibly talented person is a fellow Disaster Human is the most comforting thing?
And also, the delightful awkwardness of being mid-gush about said piece of work and then abruptly remembering YOURE TALKING TO ITS MAKER. ITS LIKE SHOUTING AT GOD ABOUT HOW PERFECT THIS SPRING DAY IS.