Group role-play: Delminia and Rhyrmon

Parts: 1 2 3 4 5

Rhyrmon
New Beginnings. All my life I have grown up thinking I would be an Adventurer like my parents. The always helped people in need, and I am very proud of them. But now that I am 12, I just needed to get out and see the world.
Yeah, I guess I'll miss my mom and dad. But I know that they know that this is just the right move for me. My mom is the prettiest woman in the world, and it nearly broke my heart to see her crying as I took my knapsack and headed out of Camaar.
I know she really wanted to come with me, but something came up, like it always does and her and dad were needed elsewhere. So, now here I am with Uncle Ordi, my best friend in the whole world. Ordici, 4 years older than me at 16, and he is a valued member of a clan that I love. But a Clan that I just can't see myself at.
“Rhyrmon, come on kid, you still can't be thinking about her!” Ordici told me. I smiled a tight smile as I looked into his eyes. “Ordi, I just don't know what I will say. I mean, all we ever do is fight, and I have missed her these last six months, since she visited.” I answered sadly.
My uncle laughed a knowing laugh as he clucked at the horses. “Poor Shinara. What is she going to do with two of you?” He grinned at me. “Just try to leave her some hair kido.”
And soon we were their, my new home in Sendar. The hall of the Wanderers... And my sometimes friend sometimes enemy Delminia.

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Stupid boys. I don't know why Rhyrmon has to tease me all the time. Next time he pulls my hair I'm gonna pop him a good one. Right in his perfect little smile. He's not so smart. I hate boys. They're just a waste. Belar save me from them!!
I shouldn't complain. At least I have a place to live now. If Reidia hadn't found me, that polar bear would have had me for lunch I'm sure. She took me home with her, fed me, clothed me, and turned me over to Shinara. I bet she did it because Rhyrmon was such a big pain at home that Reidia and Wyslet needed all four of their eyes to keep watch on him. The dummy.
I had five peaceful years with Shinara and the Wanderers. They took me in like one of their own, and I feel like I was raised by all of them. It makes me sad I don't remember my ma or pa. I don't remember anything before the day Reidia found me. It's just a big blank. She said it have something to do with the big knot and gash on my head. I might remember one day. I hope so. I bet ma is worried about me. Or probably not. It's been 5 years after all. Five peaceful years. Until now.
Now HE was here. I think Reidia just got sick of him, so she sent him to Shinara to deal with. Rhyrmon thinks he's so above everyone else. Ha! Shinara will knock that out of him. Shinara doesn't tolerate stubborn, boys like him. If she doesn't humble him, well I will! He's not going to get away with picking on me anymore. I've known him since I was 7, and we've always played together just fine. But now he thinks he's all big and mature just because he's 12 and he treats me like his personal plaything. Pinching me, and pulling my hair all the time. I'll show him though. I'm going to get him good. I can't wait until he gets in to bed tonight. I wish I could be there to see his reaction! But that's just between you and me, right journal?

Delminia Devonshire

Entry 2

I can't wait until I can just say, Age 12! But 11 sounds so young, so I feel obligated to add the rest. Well, I got quite the surprise last night. Shinara called me and Rhy in to her office, and she was looking all stern. Of course, Rhy had to start pulling my hair, so I had to kick him, and that made Shinara REALLY mad. So Rhy sat on his hands and I folded my arms and we tried to be good.
Then she dropped an anvil on my head. She told me I was in charge of Rhyrmon, since he was new and I was practically raised in the guild hall. And we were the same age. He had the nerve to get upset that I was in charge of him. Because I was a GIRL!! I had to sock him for that one. I don't know why boys think they are so much better than girls. I can do everything he can do, most of it even better!
The best part of the meeting though was when Rhyrmon got in trouble. He even started crying. Ok, so I felt bad he was crying. All right journal, I felt really, really, bad he started crying. He really didn't mean to do it. It was just a stupid mistake. Poor kid got sentenced to pots and pans for two weeks. Ouch! That's about the worst punishment Shinara ever gives us younger people, but it’s awful. The cook sure makes a mess, not to mention all the plates and utensils and stuff. Poor Rhy. Maybe I'll sneak in and help him when Shinara is busy. Yeah, I can do that.

Delminia Devonshire

Rhyrmon

I entered my room and shut my door. Whew. Pots and Pans are done for the night! Now, to write Mom and Dad. I went to my new desk and looked out at the quiet streets of late night Sendar. I sighed to myself as I began to write.

Dear Mom & Dad,

Well, Uncle Ordi got me here safely. I know you were probably worried. But please don't be. Shinara is here and she will take good care of me. If she can put up with Delminia then she can put up with anybody.

I must say that I miss you both, but I just couldn't see myself as an Adventurer. Delminia said to tell you she says hi, and that she misses you as well. Please try not to worry about me, and I can't wait for your next visit.

Well, it's bedtime and I am kinda worried. I know I haven't had those nightmares in a couple of years, but you know that when something big happens to me, they always come back. I really hope they don't, cuz nobody here will understand the way you do. And Delminia will always laugh at me after SHE finds out about them. I don't know whether to like her or hate her sometimes.

I love you Mom & Dad,

Rhrymon Daylan.

After I signed the letter and waxed it shut I blew out the light and climbed into bed. I tried to get all comfy, but their was something smooshy and crunchy in my bed. I thought nothing of it at first, until something started sticking to my arm. I got out of bed and struck my flint to steel and lit a candle.

And what did I see in my bed but crumbled up cookies.... COOKIES!!!! in my bed, all covered in honey! I know, I tasted it!

"DELMINIA!!!!!" I shouted as I beat my hands against the wall.

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Delminia
Boy was I hungry. I felt guilty about what I did to Rhyrmon's bed and I couldn't really eat much of my dinner. But now I thought I was starving! I wonder if I could sneak to the kitchen and make a sandwich. Or better yet, cookies! It's always fun to try and find the cookies. Cook was always moving them, trying to hide them from me. But I always found 'em. Cook's not so smart, cuz I always, always, find them.
I got out of bed and tiptoed to the door. I opened it softly and peeked outside. There was nobody out in the halls. I had to stiffle a giggle. It was always exciting sneaking around the Wanderer Guild halls at night. It made my tummy fill all full of butterflies. I snuck down the corridors, tiptoeing my way to the kitchen when I heard a noise. I stopped, making a small gasp, listening hard for the sound again. It sounded like somebody was crying.
I moved down the hall and leaned my ear against Rhyrmon's door. He was moaning and crying. I swallowed hard. I didn't mean to make him cry when I put cookies in his bed. I knocked softly on his door, whispering, "Rhy? Rhy are you ok?" I asked opening his door. I found him curled up on a cot, his ruined bedding on the floor. "Rhyrmon, are you ok? I didn't mean to make you cry", I said, starting to cry myself.
"You didn't make me cry, just go away!" he said, his voice shaken with sobs. "Just leave me alone. You won't understand".
I walked over to him and sat next to him on the cot, putting my hand on his back. "Come on Rhy, you can tell me" I said.
"No I can't, you'll just laugh at me. Go away!" he cried out. But I couldn't leave him like that, I felt too bad for him.
"Awww come on Rhy, I promise not to laugh, honest I do". He turned to look at me.
"Pinky swear?" he asked.
"Pinky swear," I said, holding out my pinky to him, pinky swearing. He sat up, wiping his nose on his sleeve and started to talk.
"Well, sometimes, when something big happens, like having to leave home? Well, I have these horrible nightmares" he said, with
a shudder. "I'm in a dark cave, and there's something in there, something that wants to eat me. And it always starts biting me at my toes" he said with another shudder. He looked at me, waiting. "Aren't you going to laugh now?" he asked. I looked at him in shock.
"Of course not! I pinky swore! Besides, I don't like to be scared either. I have nightmares too ya know. I would never laugh at you about it!" I told him. He looked at me, wide eyed.
"You have nightmares too?" he asked.
"Yeah, but I don't know what it means. There's fire and lots of people yelling and screaming in pain. I...I think maybe it was my ma and pa. But I hope not" I said, looking at my toes. "You really don't remember your mommy and daddy do you?" he asked. I shook my head.
"Maybe someday I'll remember" I said softly. We sat there in silence for awhile. "Hey! I have an idea! I was just heading for the kitchen to filch some cookies. Wanna come? That will get your mind off any nightmares!" I said with a mischievious grin.
"What if we get caught? I'm already on pots and pans for two weeks!" he reminded me.
"Well, then I guess you'll have help, won't you?" I said, giggling. A big grin broke out on his face.
"Let's go!" he said, and we set off to find the cookies, and chance to escape our personal nightmares.

Entry 3
Yay! Now Rhyrmon couldn't tease me about being 11 and him 12. I walked through the Wanderers Guild corridors, thinkin' 'bout stuff today. Rhyrmon has started being nicer to me ever since Rhylon gave us a talking to. Rhylon can be scary when he gets irritated. But he told Rhyrmon that he had to listen to me because Shinara said so. Rhyrmon just hates the fact that Shinara put me in charge of him just cause I'm a girl. His mom's a girl, and thinks she's super. So how come he doesn't like me cause I'm a girl? I just don't understand boys sometimes.
Rhy told me a secret he doesn't want anyone else to know, so I guess I can't even tell you journal, cause I can keep secrets. He forgave me for putting the cookies and honey in his bed, but only after he paid me back by dipping my pigtail in an inkwell during one of our learning sessions with Vylena. She's really really nice. Sometimes, I pretend she's my mama, cause she's so nice to me. She calls me Princess and makes me feel like the most special girl in the whole world. And she looks out for me and tries to keep me and Rhrymon out of trouble, but we have to have our fun sometime! But when Rhy is really mean, I can go to Vylena and she gives me hugs and tells me how boys are, and not to let him bother me so much. She makes me feel lots better.
Vylena's been gone a long time though. Seems like forever, but it's only been a month I think. Hmmm I wonder how old I have to be before I get to actually wander. You know, I don't actually know where everyone goes when they go off Wandering. Isn't that odd? When Vylena gets back, I'm gonna ask her. Maybe next time she'll take me with her! But I'd miss Rhyrmon. Maybe he can come too! That would be really fun! I have to go now journal. Me and Rhy are going to try and sneak some chocolate cake from the kitchen. Wish me luck I don't get caught!

Delminia Devonshire, Princess

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Rhyrmon
Dear Mom and Dad,
It has been a couple of days since Uncle Ordi dropped me off at the Wanderers Clan Hall. There is no reason to worry, Shinara is really watching over me.
It is fun to be out and on my own, sorta on my own that is. Delminia sends her love, and misses you as well. We have been getting along a little better lately. It seems like every night we are always going to raid the cookie jar.
I was really mad at her that first day. She put Cookies and Honey in my bed, just to get back at the way I got her last time she visited. I am really pulling my keep washing the Pots and Pans. I hope you will be proud of me!
Vylena is really nice, but she is scary as well. She drew her daggers on me one time, just for bumping into her. Don't worry, she didn't cut me. But let me tell you I will NOT be touching Vylena ever again!
Kessik is one of the greatest horseman I have ever seen. He promised that pretty soon he will teach me how to ride. Delminia and I can't wait. We might be getting ponies of our own!
Oh well Mama, Time for bed again. On the first night Delminia came in, and I had to tell someone. I told her all about my nightmare! And she didn't laugh! She pinky swore she wouldn't tell anybody! Oh, well. It is almost time for me and Delminia to sneak off into the kitchen's again. I hope cook made some chocolate cake tonight! His cookies are good, but I miss cake.
I love you Mom and Dad,
Rhyrmon.

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