*written in a fine, practiced hand, on a fine piece of temple parchment*
Dear Diary,
Today was a strange day. It all began when I met a woman named Rose, who could not speak very loudly because of a curse put on her by a demon. We did get to talking though, and that is how my strange day began.
She told me of her past in a far away land, where she was bound and enslaved to several men, who took interest in her because she could not scream. I did not understand what she meant at first, but as I came to understand, I felt some of the horror of what that must be. Sometime during our talk there I saw a drow walk across the street ..... I ofcourse, eyed him warily, and this led to me telling Rose about Daniel.
At my mention of Daniel, she seemed relieved that "I like men"
I found this extremely odd. I hadn't really thought of anyone liking women before that, but, I suppose it does make sense, especially where she comes from. From there our conversation turned to her following of Xeen and other oddities of the religion, including some disturbing taboos. Soon after Rose had to leave, and I was on my own for a bit.
When she came up to me again, I stood on the Hlint Platform, my bow ready, as I had seen a Drow and some odd lion man down below. The Drow left and Rose came up behind me, startling me, causing me to let go of the arrow. This startled the lion-man, and he called me down there. I was afraid, but Rose dragged me down and we talked to the beast. It turns out it was a thing called a Wemic, and that he e was actually very kind, and gentle, like a giant cat, with arms! Soon it had to go too though, and I changed into my dress to show Rose.
Rose liked my dress, and wanted to change hers too, so I taught her all I knew of dress designing ... and the day became awkward. She decided she wanted to make a kinda skimpy outfit, being a follower of Xeen and all, and I decidedI wanted to too, just because I thought it would be fun. I finished mine and I really did look like ... well ... the kinda woman who makes her gold on her back, and Rose dared me to walk around and talk to someone dressed like that ...
And I did. It was kinda embarrassing, but also, kinda fun too. I was really embarrassed when we were talking to those men, but after they left I realized that I hadn't really wanted to stop at all. It was ... new and strange, something I had never done before, and I think that is the best thing about Rose.
Oh, but then I gave her a hug and the men walked out JUST then and I think they thought that we were ...ummm....
Well ... that is my day in a nutshell. Now thatI finished my party-dress I think I will get back to that poem I was trying to right. Or song? Well, if I can find a pretty melody to go with it it can be a song. I would need an instrument then too though.
