Loyalty

If there is anything constant about Second Life it's change. The game is constantly evolving and improving minute by minute.  There is always something new to see or try.  New players join every minute as well.  Some join the Bloodlines game, some not. This constant influx of new players requires vast amounts of time to teach them not only Bloodlines, but Second Life as well.

The trouble with Second Life is people get bored. We make our own amusement sometimes. It is a very social game. We make friendships. We joke, we laugh, we tease. Some players make romantic connections. Then come the breakups, the drama.  Others just can't seem to get along. Huge fights occur.  Friendships you felt would never end- do.

As I approach my second rez day on Second Life and my second anniversary as a Bloodlines player, I think of myself as a veteran now.  I've taught hundreds of classes (yes I have. I did the math). I've done more than 100 turnings. Spent endless hours helping, consoling, encouraging, and being a stable presence in this roller coaster of a game.

Throughout this time I have had many, many minions and helped friends' minions as well.  When there is drama- go to Freya. Need a hand? Freya. People leaving and you want to stay? Go to Freya.  I find myself in this position once again.  People leaving, wanting me to leave. Thanks for your help Freya, but we're gonna bail because someone else pissed us off.  Time and again, the stories are endless.You're great, love you forever. Bye.

At what point do I stop caring and throw my hands in the air? Well, I don't. I keep on helping, I keep on trying.  And I will sit here and continue to do so until they kick me off. I refuse to allow the drama to get to me. I refuse to allow someone else to drive me from my home. And though it hurts to have friends leave me once again, friends I thought would never leave me, here I am. You know where to find me if you need me.