I agree with @huckleberryanddean. Let’s not give too much power to our para social relationship with Misha to imply his whereabouts will determine the enjoyment of Jibcon, and it’s Misha’s obligation to be there for us because we pay or we love him too much. Specially, and I’m sure for the rest of Cons or via SM. There will be people “expressing” their disappointment or sadness for his absence.
The dude is busy with work, life and everything that makes him Misha. Right now he is risking his life in a country that is at war. Campaigning to clear landmines. My very overprotective parasocial self wants to scream the dude that he should be the hell out of there, but that will be to negate what makes him who he is and what makes me love him so.
Jibcon is the most wonderful time of the year for me. Not having my dosis of Cockles will be sad. But I prefer to wait till Purcon 8 next year. Knowing that by then, he may be an even better human being, happy as a father and accomplished on his career and personal causes.