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.
04-03-YC122

I met with Nauplius last night in Café Marlinea.  Fortunately there were no prying eyes or gossiping tongues, not that I would have cared.  My business is mine, and mine alone.  I must say that despite his unsavoury reputation, Nauplius is not uncultured.  He behaved in more gentlemanly a manner than many I have met in higher social positions than he.  That bodes well.

I was surprised to discover that he holds fealty to none.  Something of a shadow hangs over him regarding decisions yet to be made on his guilt of heresy, and perhaps his status, or lack thereof, shall change, or be afforded opportunity to, once some form of resolution is reached.  I shall watch that development with interest.

Of course, the main topic of our conversation was the matter of his so-called cursing by the Directrix's lapdog, Aria.  Unfortunately, there is little he could tell me about the nature of this apparent hex, and it appears as though Aria herself remembers little even doing it, or is loath to share the information with her alleged victim.  That would not surprise me, for she has always struck me as being far more than she seems.  Regardless, even though I put very little stock in such heathen superstitious nonsense as curses, Nauplius certainly seems to believe in its truth, and he was most eager to have me help him.  That, of course, I intend to do.  I have already spoken to Father Mikhail about this, and we agree that a Rite of Exorcism, whilst practically meaningless, would more than likely go some way to assuage Nauplius' concerns, and of course an actual Blessing of Faith would by no means do him any harm either.

In return, I have made it quite clear to Nauplius that if he desires my help, now and in the future, I expect him to abide not only by the True Faith, but also act with unquestioning Loyalty to God and Empress.  Whilst I do not think it time quite yet, I also feel that it would do well to have him publicly declare his change of ways.  Undoubtedly there shall be those who will never accept that such a thing could ever be, but let them doubt.  What matters is that another of God's Lost Children is brought back into the Fold.

And so much the better if that Child owes my family a favour or two.
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