Today, instead of spreading the focus across a whopping 17 characters, let's narrow things down to just two of the major players of this chapter. Rudy talks about some pretty heavy stuff at home, but due to his nature of hiding his feelings a lot, it's kinda hard to tell how he's really feeling about everything. To be fair, he seems to still be processing it all himself.
It's a bit subtle, but if Brother Arthur seems sad to hear Rudy hasn't seen his sister in a couple weeks, it's because he is. That's something that would hit close to home for him. It's going way back, but one might recall Arthur has a younger brother he hasn't seen in years too. The circumstances are much different though, and fortunately, Rudy at least seems pretty sure he'll see Maria again soon.
This page probably raises a lot of questions about Maria though. All I can say about that is that there's one more page left in this chapter. Let's see where this goes.
And don't forget that following this Friday's post, I will be on working hiatus until September (buffer catch-up, Volume 5, other projects, etc). It's going to be a busy time for me, but I won't just completely leave you hanging for months. I'm hoping to have lots to share with you during that time. So I hope you'll look forward to that. ^_^
Were I in Maria's place, I would finish senior year at public school unless I had a guarantee that Brother Arthur was permanently the principal. And even then, I'd be very hesitant to go back to that school.
Well she's in her senior year now, and Brother Arthur is the acting principal for the rest of the year, so she could finish her senior year there without worrying about Father Quenton or any other evil incarnates.
I would think that her father was the bigger concern. If she goes back to school, she's in a place he knows to look for her, and her mother isn't there to protect her.
Also, if it's been a few weeks, going back now would be very hard, scholastically speaking. She seemed on the ball enough that getting a GED would probably be pretty easy for her, so she's probably planning on going that route. Depending on the particulars of the area, it's possible that the GED will only be an option a couple of times a year, roughly at semester's end. As such, she would probably be busy studying up for her GED right now. Because, while she seems smart enough for the GED to be doable, she doesn't seem so smart for it to be a complete cakewalk, and part of her being smart enough for it to be doable is her knowing when it's time to study.
The thing about Maria and her father, though, is that she's 18, so he legally can't do anything like send her to camp. And even if her mother isn't there to protect her, Brother Arthur would back her up, since he seems to be understanding into the matter of why she wouldn't want to be around her father.
Regardless, I don't really blame her for not wanting to go back, and getting her GED is definitely a viable option. Maybe we'll see soon what she's decided to do.
YES!!!! So happy for Rudy things are looking up. I still don't believe his mother will ever truly accept him, but at least his father is out of the house for know. I hope Maria decides to come back. I want her to walk Chanel triumphantly on to the dance floor at prom.
I just read the last three 0ages and you would not believe how big a smile I got reading them. Looks like things are finally going well for the kids for a change. Especially with both father Quenton and Todd out of the school, and brother Arthur as the stand in principal while a new one is being looked for. Hopefully the new one isn't as bad as Quenton was, or worse...
I just read the last three 0ages and you would not believe how big a smile I got reading them. Looks like things are finally going well for the kids for a change. Especially with both father Quenton and Todd out of the school, and brother Arthur as the stand in principal while a new one is being looked for. Hopefully the new one isn't as bad as Quenton was, or worse...
Maria is like 2 months from graduating. That's a no-brainer. With Quenton gone, Todd gone, and her dad out of the home picture at least temporarily, she needs to come back and finish up school here since she's so close and the immediate danger level is down dramatically, Even if she stays with Blair and doesn't move back home. He's got a car and it wouldn't kill him to drive her to/from school for a mere 6 more weeks Then she's got her whole life ahead of her.
And I just though about another small, but very important detail...... With Arthur in charge for the remainder of the school year, he has the power to ensure Rain's diploma says "Rain Flaherty" on it and not "Ryan Flaherty" like her official school record has for legal name.
Speaking of which, I wonder if I can get a reprinted diploma from my university with my new name on it? I know they'll change the name in my official transcript, but don't know about getting a new sheepskin. I don't know if my old high school will do either, but that matters very little since it was almost 40 years ago I graduated high school.
I apologize in advance if this isn't quite satisfactory, but I don't recall that it has ever been stated for any characters, but for some reason, I feel Chanel is around 5'2 or 5'3, and given the differences when they stand next to each other, it feels like Rain is maybe 6 - 7 inches taller, so... somewhere from 5'8 to 5'10? This is just complete fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants, though...
I swear this chapter feels more and more like a finale, last call, coda to Rain as a webcomic. You'd just flash a montage of: prom, graduation, and a toast of all their friends at some pizza joint show a sunset and play the end credits.
At the very least things have been changed in such a way that they won't be undone. "The Status Quo has left the station please see the ticket booth to rearrange your travel plans."
Heh. Duly noted! ^_^
Also, if it's been a few weeks, going back now would be very hard, scholastically speaking. She seemed on the ball enough that getting a GED would probably be pretty easy for her, so she's probably planning on going that route. Depending on the particulars of the area, it's possible that the GED will only be an option a couple of times a year, roughly at semester's end. As such, she would probably be busy studying up for her GED right now. Because, while she seems smart enough for the GED to be doable, she doesn't seem so smart for it to be a complete cakewalk, and part of her being smart enough for it to be doable is her knowing when it's time to study.
The thing about Maria and her father, though, is that she's 18, so he legally can't do anything like send her to camp. And even if her mother isn't there to protect her, Brother Arthur would back her up, since he seems to be understanding into the matter of why she wouldn't want to be around her father.
Regardless, I don't really blame her for not wanting to go back, and getting her GED is definitely a viable option. Maybe we'll see soon what she's decided to do.
It's not like a LAW BARRIER would drop the instant Maria's father tries something.
On another note, this comic is amazing.Keep up the good work!
The desire to give Rudy encouraging cuddles while watching gay movies refuses to leave me.
Darn fanboy genes. >.<
Speaking of which, I wonder if I can get a reprinted diploma from my university with my new name on it? I know they'll change the name in my official transcript, but don't know about getting a new sheepskin. I don't know if my old high school will do either, but that matters very little since it was almost 40 years ago I graduated high school.
Rain is 5'4". I don't remember if I shared it here, but I made a height chart a few years back, which you can see here:
https://jocelynsamara.deviantart.com/art/RAIN-Height-Comparison-559296296
At the very least things have been changed in such a way that they won't be undone. "The Status Quo has left the station please see the ticket booth to rearrange your travel plans."
I'm nervous and also excited.