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.

 30-07-YC123


I am considering relocating again.  The warzone is, for the time being, in no danger from the Tribals, and my time here is spent largely assisting regular Imperial forces secure strategic sites with the absolute minimum of trouble.  Indeed, I have only seen one Tribal in this past week, and she scurried away as quickly as possible as soon as I appeared on her D-Scan.  It may be worth my time undertaking duties with the Navy again, and I am sure Papa's old colleagues have plenty of tasks.

Ishta appears to have had a change of heart.  Well, not exactly.  She still intends to eliminate the Kovals, but now she wishes to bring a case to the Speakers of Truth!  It seems she has finally not only listened to reason, but also recognised who the heir to this Family is.  I think she hopes to repair things between us, and I cannot deny I would rather that than live with a constant tension between us.  Perhaps we clash because, in reality, we are so similar in many ways.

I am not entirely convinced that the matter will be of interest to the Speakers, or of what, exactly, Ishta intends to bring before them.  There are cruel Holders across the Empire, and if it were considered a serious enough matter for the Speakers, then surely they would have become involved long before now.  Still, it can do no harm, so far as I can see, to allow Ishta to follow this idea, and if the Speakers reject it she may even give up on her crusade against the Kovals altogether.  I do not deny they are an unpleasant family, but there are more serious threats to contend with, threats that I think Ishta's energy and skills would be far better turned against.

I shall give her a call and speak to her.

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