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.

 23-06-YC123


A quiet day yesterday, against expectations.  We had assembled with a number of allies to assist in the defence of a station that has been repeatedly attacked.  Alas, the enemy made no appearance, which was a shame as I think many of us, myself included, were rather looking forward to an engagement.  Nevertheless, it was a change of scenery, as I do not often travel to the Kingdom, and it is not so much important to fight alongside our allies as it is to simply stand with them.

It gave me some inspiration too, if that is the right word.  Now that matters in Nakri have settled down again, notwithstanding Ishta make some foolish move against the Kovals, I should turn my focus to other things.  I would not want the guns on my ships to go rusty, so perhaps they should be trained on the enemy more often.

That said, my mind has been a little preoccupied with less war-like concerns.  True, one of those is Valerik.  I have been thinking of him a lot since our date.  I hope I shall be seeing more of him.  After all, men who can pass the vodka challenge are few and far between.  I have also been thinking about Nakri.  I am so proud of my home and my people.  To see how they rallied together in the face of Nauplius' heresies, and now, in the aftermath, I still cannot believe the recruit figures.  Volunteers have come to all the families, ours included, or to Sarum or any of the other Imperial Forces.  It does go to show that to attack on Nakriian is to attack us all, and we are not a forgiving people once roused to conflict.

Given my position and status, I need to set a better example.

No, that is not correct.  

I need to follow the example of my Nakriian brothers and sisters.

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