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.
04-06-YC121

Kostya and I had a wonderful day shopping for all the items we shall need to make our apartment in Tanoo just perfect - assuming, of course, LUMEN actually allow us to use it.  The matching of colours of soft furnishings is really not one of my strengths, I must admit, so I am very grateful of Kostya's artistic sensibilites.  I am sure he just humours my choices and the item that appears in our apartment shall be completely different in colour to that which I chose, but in all honesty I doubt I should even notice!  I do not mind, it makes me so happy just to do something so normal and simplistic with him, the sort of thing countless baseliners and lower classes must do every day.  It is so very sweet.

We met with Ramina, who brought Okhrana and Cheka.  Those delightful hounds loved Kostya as soon as they saw him, as I knew they would.  I do hope My Love will get used to them being around the apartment.  They can be awfulyl boisterous in such a small place; when our palace on Nafrivik is built, they will have much more room.

Sadly, we will not have much of an opportunity to start arranging and organising our purchases.  Poor Liliana is unwell, not with any physical I think, but emotional.  She has been so badly hurt, I feel so much sympathy for her, and Kostya and I are going to go and spend some time with her so that she is not alone. I shall go not as her Retainer, but as her friend.  I think I shall ask Sasha to fetch some of those pastries she likes so much from Cafe Marlinea, and perhaps some of Ankine's delicacies from home.  That shall help - and Sasha's kind face will no doubt be a welcome distraction for her also!


Aga-Count Chakaid has been appointed to the Theology Council.  I doubt that shall do anything to curb Lord Consort Newelle's enthusiasm for antagonising him.
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