Ubi Silvestria Sunt: May 2022

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.

08-05-YC124

Apparently Ishta has gone Absent Without Leave, according to the Directrix's communication with me. Taking into account the information Commander Kley passed to me, I expect to see that impetuous girl arriving at my doorstep any moment. What does she hope to gain by coming here? She should be at home where her responsibilities are, or does she simply expect my family to bring up her child should anything happen to her? No doubt she thinks she can simply ignore death as an inconvenience now she is a capsuleer, but she confuses immortality with invulnerability. It is not as if we are truly immortal as it is - there can always be mishaps.

If and when she does arrive, we may not even be here. Section One is now cycled back to Imperial space, the casualties all at our medical facility, and Arline has given me new target for Section Two. Asset Acquisition. We have a general location, and I cannot imagine it shall take us long to pinpoint our quarry. I doubt they are likely to come quietly, given they know Imperial Justice awaits them, but we are hardly inexperienced at this particular undertaking. If Ishta does turn up in time, she may actually be quite useful. Which may, in turn, make me somewhat more disposed toward being lenient.

Whether the Directrix may be is quite another matter entirely.