You're where the Wild Things are...

An in-character blog set in the universe of EVE Online. These are the private diary entries of Lady Ekaterina Mariya deSilvestris, a minor Amarrian Noble and Capsuleer. Other existing characters within EVE will be referred to throughout, though any opinions and views expressed are those of this character. These entries may touch on or directly address mature themes such as violence, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and mental health. As noted, any views are those of the character.

Before we begin, I feel it important to say a few words on the subject of mental health. Ekaterina, or Ekat as many call her, is something of a troubled soul. This aspect of her character is a personal choice I have made, for very personal reasons. Although EVE is a game in which the players can immerse themselves to a greater or lesser degree as they wish, mental health is a very real issue for many people. Those two simple words cover a myriad different issues and concerns that affect people directly or indirectly every day all, over the world.

If you find yourself affected by any issues touched upon in these posts, or if you face your own troubles, please know that there are people out there you can turn to; doctors, friends, family - there is ALWAYS someone. If you are an EVE player, then Broadcast 4 Reps chat is available, staffed by wonderfully kind and good-hearted volunteers. If you know of someone who has mental health issues, then please just let them know you are there. It doesn't have to be anything big, just a smile, a cup of tea, a quick phone call about last night's game - just a little thing to show they aren't forgotten.

You Never Fly Alone.
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I have had shore-leave, and have been so busy studying I have utterly neglected this.  Nothing particularly exciting happened, I must admit.  I have been spending quite a lot of time training in a little gym on the Thebeka station.  It is out of the way, very quiet, and I can train without being disturbed.  I do not think most would approve of my regimen, but it helps.  Especially when I fail to block the drones.

I actually encountered Ishta there today.  She has a similar regimen to mine.  I suppose that is onyl natural - she has been far more of an influence that I care to admit.  I am sure her Matari sense of humour would find that delightful.  He studies with Father Mikhail seem to be going well.

Felix is making some excellent strides with his corporation.  I think it upset him deeply to have to take over because his friend passed away, but he throws himself into his work.  He says that he has to do the best he can with it, in his friend's memory.  He is a good soul, Felix.

The situation on Thebeka appears to be improving.  Hopefully this means that Alexandr can come home soon.  It is such a sorrow that not all of our Household Guard will come back to their families.  We will make sure they are well cared for.  Nobody is forgotten in the deSilvestris household.  We will make the enemy pay, too.

I return to duty tomorrow.  I welcome it.  As much as I love to study, I often find myself with too much time to think.  Sadly, I was not present for our greatest victory against the Traitor, but shore-leave was ordered, quite clearly, and I cannot defy orders.  I hope I will be there for future victories.  At the very least, action will keep my mind better focused.

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I saw action sooner that I expected.  No sooner had my leave officially ended than I was ordered to take a Arbitrator-class to the field.  In the end, we did very little.  The enemy attempted to overwhelm us.  I believe I may have managed to obtain some missile hits on the mercenary who calls himself Stitcher,  but I doubt he even noticed.

No matter, it is good to back in action, and there will be other opportunities.
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