Since I don't have quite the spare time I had 5 years ago, I won't be remaking most of my characters and would probably only spend significant time on one of them. Reliving old memories is nice and all, but CoX had some really cool powerset combinations I didn't get to explore and a blank slate is a perfect opportunity to do so.
As for the negotiation business, getting the game back is not a dream I'm willing to let die just yet. We have a wonderful community of fans that's still very active after over two years, it'd be a shame if we had to settle for the consolation prize instead. I love all you geniuses and your projects, but I love the thought of being able to play the game even more.