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Hey something personal came up for Arik, and he had to go to his village for a few days, which has very shitty internet access (he can't even access this site lmao). He is unsure whether he'll be back by deadline, although there's a good chance he will. He asked you if you can ask for an extension beforehand, and he said he'll contact you as soon as he's back.