Somehow, for "Conflict Mediation" being such a short story, D.C. Emerson managed to get me mentally attached to the characters to the point where I desperately want to know how their story continues.

With trans rep, characters with a lot of emotional depth, and a setting that just spells out chaos, this makes for such a nice read when the current state of the world is getting a bit too much and you need a story with a conflict being solved with honesty and respect.