I has suggestion...

Witch, almighty Gm, might we be able to perhaps conduct thourselves a midst the IC, in an non-plot driven period, whilst you work on a plot. We could perhaps spend some tie in Vekia, using this free, non-plot driven time to get our characters interacting and acquainted. This would prevent us from having to post-pone the plot, for us to all come together. It is a win-win for both sides here.