So after a serious conversation with Brinn that went something akin to the following, it has become painfully clear that there is no way that I'm not playing in this game.
The conversation:
Brinn: More people need to sign up. Like you.
Mira: But I have so much to do...Ah f**k it. We all know I'm playing anyway.
Took some hardcore convincing, let me tell you. And preferred deadline would be 11 or 12pm EST.