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.
05-05-YC121

God and The Eternal Empress both smiled upon our work.

The enemy we expected did not come, for what reason I do not know, but an enemy came.  Opportunists, I believe.  Regardless, they could not stand before us.  LUMEN forces and their allies were victorious, and suffered no casualties.  I even managed to get four assists.  Though I disapprove of the barbaric competitiveness, and the rather bloodthirsty name, it shall no doubt make my so-called "killboard" look marginally better, for those who follow such things.

New Eden was even more beautiful than I had expected to be, though it was tinged with a little sadness.  Not so much that humans should continue their warlike ways in the very spots where our species was reborn, but rather that I had hoped to share the moment with someone special.  There was a bittersweet amusement to the fact that Amadin Wa-Sethna was there, who not that long ago had been most enthusiastic - and not a little romantic - in wanting to spontaneously go and visit New Eden with me.  It appears that Directrix Aspenstar has not only persuaded him to join LUMEN, but also embark upon significantly closer relationship.  I am pleased for the Directrix, she deserves to be happy, though I would have thought Amadin, sweet as he is, rather unpolished for her.  Perhaps that is just the smallest pangs of jealousy speaking.

I should not be jealous, and really I have nothing to be jeaous of, but it does hurt, just a little, that the moment to see such a wonderous sight as the Eve Gate for the first time with someone else is now lost forever.  I expect Constantin has already been there, and so the moment was actually lost before I knew it anyway.

I am Blessed for what I have, and must not regret those thing I cannot have.

The operation did not coincide with my usual sleep cycle, and the thrity-three jumps back to home was a little too much for me to face.  I stopped for a few hours rest in Pakhshi before continuing.  I am home in Nakri now, and shall spend a few hours with my family before moving on to Nafrivik again.  I sent a message to Constantin, to tell him the operation went well.  I should check to see if he has replied.
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