20th Nov 2020, 9:02 AM
in Ch. 41 - Graduation
Author Notes:
Jocelyn
20th Nov 2020, 9:02 AM
The ever elusive "page with no dialogue" appears! This is only like the second or third time this has happened to the best of my memory.
It's also the first appearance of Ana's octopus plushie, Ivan McDorfleton in quite some time (unless I'm forgetting a cameo, it's been over 400 pages!).
Anyway, the page is pretty much exactly what it looks like. Studying is boring. They can't focus. Their eyes wander to each other and their gazes accidentally meet, leaving them both embarrassed. Ana leans in for a quick smooch on the cheek, breaking the tension and putting them both in better spirits. Who can say how studying will actually go from here (especially what with the goofy smiles and the blushing and all that), but they both seem to be happier, at least. That's gotta count for something, right?
Just so y'all know, I wrote this chapter in such a way that every scene will run from Monday through Friday. So next time (and every Monday for the next several weeks), we'll be catching up with someone else. I hope you'll look forward to it. ^_^
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It's also the first appearance of Ana's octopus plushie, Ivan McDorfleton in quite some time (unless I'm forgetting a cameo, it's been over 400 pages!).
Anyway, the page is pretty much exactly what it looks like. Studying is boring. They can't focus. Their eyes wander to each other and their gazes accidentally meet, leaving them both embarrassed. Ana leans in for a quick smooch on the cheek, breaking the tension and putting them both in better spirits. Who can say how studying will actually go from here (especially what with the goofy smiles and the blushing and all that), but they both seem to be happier, at least. That's gotta count for something, right?
Just so y'all know, I wrote this chapter in such a way that every scene will run from Monday through Friday. So next time (and every Monday for the next several weeks), we'll be catching up with someone else. I hope you'll look forward to it. ^_^
Support our Patreon.
You can buy Rain: Vol. 1 through 5 here!
And you can get Rain shirts, stickers, mugs, and more at RedBubble.
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User comments:
Dawwwww!
"SQUEEE!"
"Why on Earth did you do that, Rain?"
"I have no idea, Emily. I just had a sudden, extremely strong urge to say it."
The return of Ivan (and his expression in the last panel) is nice too.
I did consider that, but even more recently than that, the last appearance I can recall for Ivan was actually at the end of Chapter 28. ^_^
Sorry to say there will not be anything new from me on that front. I've been very, very depressed this year (and to be honest, for the last few, as well). And doing the art pieces themselves, while extremely important, tends to put me in a very bad mental state; one that I'm unfortunately nowhere near emotionally equipped to deal with this year. So for my own mental health, I'm trying to just quietly acknowledge and reflect on the Transgender Day of Remembrance at my own pace.
It's important to make art and statements and raise awareness, and I have nothing but love and support for all the folks who are still able to do what needs to be done today. But it's also important to take a step back for ourselves when we know we need it.
Still utterly, completely adorable.
Here you go!
https://discord.gg/Fa7xk2EU
And sorry for the late response! ^^;
Is there a perma invite somewhere by chance :?
Oops! Sorry about that. Try this one. ^_^
https://discord.gg/NBYcMDPGs8
Mis:file gave me reassurance about my real self but Rain gave me strength to follow through, so thank you so much Jocelyn. 3 days of reading has done more for me than months of mental preparation. I'm looking forward to the years to come, both for your story, and for my own.
With love, Amanda
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so glad Rain could be such a positive influence for you. ^_^
I didn't even know about that. It's not my kind of game, personally, but giving credit where due I think it's great that they'd include such an option! That's more than most games do. :)
I presume that if you pick enby, that other characters will respect that. (Especially since you haven't told the game which way transphobes would misgender you.) The idea that everyone in the military in the present day would affirm someone's nonbinary identity is absurd, nevermind in the 1980's.
It sounds to me like this game does its best to try and absolve the US and its military of their awful track record on LGBT+ people. I have no idea how it approaches their awful track record on everything else, but I can't imagine too well either.
I remember being like "wow, way to get it wrong" as I watched them get to this sweet place.
Also, these two are just so frickin' cute. Sometimes, the straights *are* okay. ;p And it's nice to see Ivan around~!