Nerissa's Diary

[Nerissa Clemming]

March 26th 2015

It's been a long time since I've kept a diary. In fact I think I left said diary back at 'home'. I wonder if mom has read it?
But that doesn't matter now. I left that life behind, and now I have a new one. The day I turned is a day I will always cherish, because it provided me with a way to 'live' and no longer be judged by those around me. SO what if I was different? So what if I had 'problems'? That doesn't matter now.

The people I've met so far have been very accepting. At least the ones I've had a decent conversation with. My sire, Pyper, introduced me to a couple, and I've run into a few, but I still tend to be a loner. I'm not used to being around people, so my social skills need a little work. Luckily I seem to be doing fine so far.

However that might change, which scares me a bit. I've noticed that my shadow has a mind of it's own, which normally I wouldn't care, but it seems to lash out at things. It hasn't affected any one yet, but I can't seem to be able to control it. I'm worried that it might hurt Pyper sometime.

Wow. I'm actually concerned with the welfare of someone else. That hasn't happened for a long time.

[Nerissa Clemming]

March 27 2015

I'm worried now. Normally I don't care what people do around me, but I've noticed that whenever I enter a room the hostility level rises. I didn't notice much at first, but when it kept happening where ever I went I started to pay attention. I think my presense is affecting those around me, and with strangers I don't care, but what if it affects Pyper?

I'll have to look into this more. See if anyone else in the famiy has this problem. I saw a few have the shadow problem, so I'm not alone there.

[Nerissa Clemming]

March 29 2015

I remembered her again today. I try to keep these memories buried deep, but somehow they resurface when I least expect it. I wonder if it's because I finally feel accepted? Rachel was the only one who accepted me while I was growing up. My only ally outside of my family.

But that's in the past now. Someday I might humor those memories and let them free for a little while, but today isn't that day. For now, I'm going to go explore Harper Rock a bit. I hate going through the sewers, with all the rats and slime *shudder* but it's the only way out of the quarantine area that I know of, so I'll have to deal with it. Maybe I'll head over to the catacombs today.

[Nerissa Clemming]

April 2 2015

So far everything's going pretty well. I talked to Pyper and now we're going to work on learning to control my shadow. From what I've observed, when I am in no danger or I'm relaxed, I have a bit for say of what my shadow does, but all of that goes out the window when I leave the Flats.

Other than that I don't have mush to report. Oh yeah, a cop shot me yesterday and a stupid hunter sliced my throat as well, which doesn't help my pickpocketing much. It shouldn't take long to heal, but until then I'll have to be more careful.

I think I'm going to go rob a few warehouses.

[Nerissa Clemming]

I met someone new today. I never caught his name, but he's human. We met while stealing from the same warehouse, and I was about to murder him right then and there (or at least maim him) when he said her name. Rachel.

I couldn't believe it. I didn't recognize him and I haven't told anyone her name. Not even my sire. So I took us where we wouldn't be disturbed and I made him tell me how he knew Rachel. He said he could see her, or at least her ghost.

I didn't believe him at first, but after we talked a bit more I learned he told the truth. And now I know that Rachel has been with me ever since that day. It gives me a bit of comfort to know I wasn't truly alone.

OK, that's enough reminiscing. I should go get some cash. I need some ammo.

Oh, one more thing I should write down before I forget: He knows I'm a vampire. From what I understand about the Masquerade, that can be a really bad thing. I should see if I can find him again and find out how he knew.

[Nerissa Clemming]

June 3rd

It's been a long time since I last wrote something here, but I guess not a lot of interesting stuff has happened.
I'm becoming very familiar with Harper Rock, so I decided to take a break from my adventuring for a bit. I've met new people and I've seen so many different places, but the one person I've been looking for is nowhere to be found. It's like he never existed, but I know he does. I will find him, no matter how long it takes.
I haven't seen Pyper in a while either. Apparently Bethany hasn't either, so I have no idea where she could be, and honestly I'm a little worried, but I know Pyper can take care of herself. So I'll just wait and see when she gets back, I'm sure there's a very good reason for her being gone for so long.
I can't think of anything else that has happen lately. Like I said, not a lot of stuff has happened. Maybe something will soon.

[Nerissa Clemming]

October 22nd 2015

The gap between the dates this entry and the last is proof of my forgetfulness when it comes to keeping a diary. I actually almost forgot where I had put it.

I met someone new again. Her name was Nesa, and we had a bit of a chat. I ran into her when I returned home from a poor night of burglary attempts. She's odd, that's for sure. She thinks the stuffed bear she carries is alive or something. Anyway, It was an interesting conversation, I wouldn't mind running into her again later.

I still haven't found that human. I'm starting to think he left Harper Rock, which doesn't bode well for me. Ever since that night memories of her resurfaced more and more, and now I'm having a hard time stopping them. I really don't want to relive that moment, it's the whole reason I ran. Maybe I'll regain control soon.