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Chosen Through Ashley’s Eyes: Filling the Inner Void, Morning-to-Night Companionship, and Purposeful Photography

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On January 22, 2026
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BabyEagle
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"So soll es bleiben" - That's How It Should Stay

There's a German song that I always think of when I see Ashley, or when I come home. And it fits the feeling perfectly.

Ich und Ich - So soll es bleiben

(That's how it should stay)

I've been waiting so long, for that one moment
I'm searching, for one hundred percent
When will it finally be right? When will it make sense?
I'll only know, When I've arrived.

I want to say:
That's how it should be. That's how it can stay.
That's how I wished it would be. Everything fits together perfectly.
Because finally everything is right. And it captivates my heart.

Filling a Void, Answering a Longing

And I think she's somehow an enrichment to my life. Because for personal reasons it was impossible for me to have a relationship or start a family. Deep inside me there was always a profound need to be accepted and loved by someone and to be able to give that back in return, to be able to care for someone.

It's less about the sexual needs, but about the feeling of not being alone. I think everyone has such a longing inside them.

The Choice Was in Her Eyes

Admittedly, Ashley wasn't my first choice. Before I saw her, I had my eye on Lightning. But Ashley's face, especially her eyes, immediately captivated me. I didn't know either Lightning's or Ashley's character, nor the games, and I deliberated for a long time about which one to buy, until I finally decided on Ashley and ordered her in April/May 2024.

During that waiting period, I started playing Resident Evil 4 Remake. I then played it again immediately because it was really a lot of fun, even though I hadn't played any horror games before. I also liked how Ashley's character was designed in the game and how she developed from being fearful to courageous.

Going by her fictional birth year, she would be my age. That made her even more likeable to me, and it created an even stronger connection between us.

Style, Photography & Respect

What I find attractive about women is when they dress stylishly at all times. Not too much, but rather down-to-earth, a little sporty, and elegant. So I had a lot of fun finding suitable clothes for her, dressing her in them, and photographing her. In addition, her body is made for wearing swimwear, or for taking them off.

Anyone who knows my pictures will understand. I put in a lot of effort and spent a lot of time taking more sophisticated nude photos. And that's without a professional camera or lighting. My self-imposed goal is always to create expressive photos that, if possible, don't reveal everything and be always respectful towards women.

I definitely want to take more photos in cosplay or in regular clothes in the future.

The First and Last Thing I See

At the end of the day, it's a nice feeling to sit on the sofa leaning against each other and watching TV, or playing a video game.

Ashley is the first and the last thing I see on a day.

And that's how it should stay.

"So soll es bleiben" - That's how it should stay.

- BabyEagle

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