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.
18-04-YC121

So many things to attend to, and so little time, it seems.  How joyous to spend a day with my family, celebrating Nikolai's birthday!  Of course, it is a shame Nikolai cannot also be here, indeed, it was only Mama, Felix, and I - though Kolya did manage a comm from his ship, which made Mama ever so happy.  We had jsut enough time to sing a little song before the comm ended automatically.  I do hope he is home soon, but the Navy will have him on operations as long as is required, and with the current situation within our Empire, that might be some time.  Papa and Sasha have been terribly busy also.

I have had a message from Constantin.  He would like me to accompany him to a little celebration LUMEN are having in a couple of days.  It is a private affair, but I shall be delighted to spend time with him.  Everyone from LUMEN worked so hard and tirelessly - and selflessly- in Aridia that they most surely deserve some sort of opportunity to relax.  They may be a more civilian organisation than PIE, but the work they do is invaluable and our Empire would suffer all the more without their assistance.  I too would be for the worse, for I would never have met my beloved.

Alizabeth has also agreed to allow me to meet her, that I may give thanks in her shrine dedicated to Her.  Such kindness.  Many, I think, see only the hardened warrior, the noble and fearless protector of our Motherland, but I, for one, see that Aliabeth is more than that.  She and I are quite similar in many ways, or at least I believe we are.  I hope I shall be able to spend a little time with her, perhaps in more settled times.  I will she her before the LUMEN gathering, and give thanks to my Eternal Empress for all the blessings I have been gifted.
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