I still feel that writing dialog is like drawing blood from a stone
For what it's worth, I think that effort you put in shows! I've never gotten the impression "Man, Maelstrom is beating their head against the wall for content here lmao xD" when playing. I've always felt hooked and wanting more cause I was so invested in the events with that character and didn't want it to end so soon.
So, when you say compare it to drawing blood from a stone, I can't help but think that you've got nightmare-ish grip strength and probably a yard full of stone dust from all that you've wrung dry lol
More seriously though, thanks for these last couple years! I can't wait to see more and, as always, I hope it goes by smoothly for you!