Storyboards: Rhyrmon

New Beginnings | Writing to Mum and Dad | Adjustments

New Beginnings
New Beginnings. All my life I have grown up thinking I would be an Adventurer like my parents. They 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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Writing to Mum and Dad before bedtime

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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Adjustments
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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