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.

 29-10-YC123

Ill-omened times are upon us again with those blood-stained heretics crawling from their holes to murder and pillage.  Yet there is no fear here, for we are unshakeable in our faith and trust in the protection of God, The Eternal Empress, and the stalwart defenders of the Empire.

Not only that, but in this household we have the excitement and joy that can only be brought about by new life!  All the Saints be praised! Ishta is with child!

Of course, this is not wide news, yet, for she and Sasha are still unmarried, but that minor matter shall be rectified soon enough, and given how plain the love they have for one another is to see, I cannot imagine anyone being in the least bit surprised at them being united so soon.  One of the advantages of being the youngest child, I suppose, is that one does not have to suffer a lengthy courtship for the sake of protocol.

Undoubtedly I feel a small pang of jealousy, for what I would not give for children of my own, but such foolishness is so easily set aside when I imagine the opportunities I shall be afford as an aunt to spoil the little one.  Not that I am making any such purchases or preparations at the moment, for to do any such thing would be the most awful bad luck.  I do hope Ishta is being instructed in the rites and beliefs we have in Nakri surrounding these matters.  I rather think one of two of them will seem quite peculiar to her.

We spoke of Maksym and Ruslan's sentences.  Ishta feels that Ruslan's being sent to a shtrafbat to be rather unjust, and perhaps she is right.  She hinted at wanting to rescue him, though I am not entirely sure how might be achieved.  I suppose I could make enquires, and Papa must have more than enough influence to have him transferred.  It would not be the first time given that more than one member of the 601st came from such a background.  I shall ask him about it.

Maksym, however, I think can stay right where he is.  Whilst Ruslan could perhaps be persuaded to relinquish any claim on his family seat, Maksym most certainly would not, and we shall have enough trouble removing Danylo.  Their father may be less stubborn when it comes to letting go of the title.  After all, these recent tribulations have surely done very little good for his weak heart.

Once there is an opening left where the Kovals once were, I intend to see it agreeably filled.

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