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.
04-07-YC121

I have had the most enjoyable birthday!  Papa and Kolya were not able to be there, sadly, but they found the time to send a comm each, which was wonderful.  Mama, Felix, and Sasha were there, so I was not without my dear family.  I think that Sasha was trying to pull my ears off, he tugged them so hard, but I cannot blame him too much - I did exactly the same thing to him when we were children.  Honestly, what a terribly cruel big sister I must have seemed.  I promise I am only trying to look after him now, though he did look rather like he was trying to hide something when he got a mysterious visitor later on.

I am sure Felix and Dzerzhinsky must conspire to sit either side of me at these occassions, just so I can have a wish come true.  I cannot ask them, of course, for that would spoil the magic, but I must find some way to repay their kindness, especially as my wish did indeed come true!  My dear, sweet Kostya, My Star, arrived not long after dinner.  Mama was particularly pleased with him, I know, and everyone made their excuses to leave us alone.

I have missed him so, and my absence from his side has been a source of worry.  Yet, My Love has not been idle.  He has learned to make my favourite honey cake, and it was absolutely amazing! I am sure he must have somehow taken lessons from Ankine, though he was very tight-lipped about where he obtained the recipe.  I must say I ate so many delicious things that when Kostya carried me up to my room he must have thought I weighed as much as a Bestower!

Apparently there are communication black-outs in null-sec, where those vile Drifters are contuning their assault on the lawless so-called realms of those who arrogantly wish to live outside of any of the legitimate Governments.  I could not care less, quite frankly.  This day, this night, is mine, and as I look across at my beautiful, darling, Kostya, I intend to be utterly selfish.

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