The creator of the things has been thinking a lot about what creative decisions to make. She feels on the cusp of things, but she's not sure what. Research has been helping, paying attention to her attention, revisiting old friends and storytellers.

She is also very fond of bees.

Webcomic Transcript

Thing 1: Think I'm overthinking things
Thing 2: What's holding you back

Thing 1: I don't know enough, I'm not...
Thing 2: Well that's easy, do more research.

Thing 1 consumes a huge amount of research

Thing 2: You look happier. You figured it out?
Thing 1: Nope, but let's talk for an hour about bees!