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.
20-10-YC121

LUMEN recently undertook an Operation against one of Nauplius' stations.  Lilya has some prisoners from it, which may very well lead to some valuable Intelligence.  Papa would be most impressed, I think, and Lilya would, with the right training, make a quite effective Intelligence Officer, I believe.  She observes far more than she realises, and needs only to be taught to recognised the value of what she observes.

What is rather concerning, however, is that Nauplius apparently had some support from Blood Raider heretics.  Indeed, some of the prisoners Lilya has here on Dawn Star are from that twisted cult.  I understood Nauplius to have had unpleasant past associations, of course, but had, perhaps rather naïvely, hoped he had since given them up.  It sabotages my own plans somewhat if this is not the case.  However, we shall see.

I have had some very encouraging news from Paladin Commander Xideinis.  I petitioned the good Paladin-Commander to allow me to undertake the Pilgrimage required for advancement within the Praetorians, and he has, in his kind generosity, given me permission to do so.  I am permitted to begin whenever I feel ready, but I do not intend to leave it too soon lest events within the Empire overtake me and my duties lead me to have no time.  The Pilgrimage involves visiting a number of sites sacred and important to our Beloved Empire, and in so doing reaching closer both to God and the Spirit of our Divine Motherland.  I can feel myself uplifted already with just merest thought of being humbled and awed by being in such proximity to the most Beautiful and Revered places in Amarr.

I spoke to Lilya of it, and she was as excited as I, even asking if she would be able to accompany me.  A part of me would dearly love that, though I must ask the Paladin-Commander if such a thing is permitted to a non-Praetorian (oh, how I am beginning to wish Lilya would leave LUMEN and come to us), and yet another part of me wishes to do it alone.  Having Lilya with me could bring something even more beautiful to the experience, yet I fear it may also distract me from the solemnity of the occassion, for how could one be solemn with such dear love so close by?  My whole focus must be on the Spirituality of the Pilgrimage, and I know I am quite weak in the presence of Dear, Sweet Lilya.  I think, also, that an undertake of such importance and magnitude shall perhaps change me, undoubtedly for the better, and I would like for Lilya to see the difference when I return, for it may happen in so subtle a way, as the Power of God oft-times does, that if she were to be there as it happens, she may not really notice it at all.

I also feel that it shall give me time to think on her proposal.
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