I went into Creators After Dark 2026 with a goal and a sidequest
Goal: No repeat of my Sunday at Kimochiicon 2024 😬
Sidequest: Pick up candles from spookymoogs for stynsphotos
I had my name on two reservations: one shared with Jakuna, and the other with TipsyAsian
Thursday, April 2
Set out from Houston with my post-Las Vegas rental, Nissan Versa, packed with Carina’s belongings, and dropped them off at her new digs
Friday, April 3
Walked to McDonalds
Checked in tipsyasian 1121
In the lobby, bumped into Menny
In elevator back to the seventh floor, Pomma entered lift
Boss, who bought me lottery entry at TsumiCon Houston 2025, said hi. Connected on Discord
Madam Houston
Had food chez Kota with Rosie, and stashed the leftovers in my room’s fridge
Looked for spookymoogs, found her live-streaming with Jennybelly
Back up to our suite on the 11th floor
Ben Kai came up
Sidequest: find Mochi
Outside
Smokes. Saw Katy La Gray.
Tagged along with Katy and the group
Saturday, April 4
Found spookymoogs’ booth and acquired candles: sidequest accomplished!
Took a shower, headed back to the lobby
The Haus of Pain
Met a local fan who bought a day pass to meet me. Wandered the convention floor with him
Sunday, April 5
Woke up, got decent enough, and headed for Pomma and Little Puck’s panel after allowing Paul a little time to relieve himself
Met Rob and Amanda, who were making a documentary on Little Puck
Group dinner
Pool hangout
Brought Rosie down to the pool area
Said my evening prayers, felt that same energy I’ve felt before. Silent sobs.
Monday, April 6
Paul met some Yorkshire terrier puppies!
New sidequest: Get blanket back for Stickie Puppy
Thanks to Pomma for the hook up 😎 Thanks to Demora Avarice and Grievence for gifting me and @PaultheYorkie a signed print! Thanks to Rosie Lynn for allowing me to crash on Sunday night!
Backdated to the time I checked out of the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel