I have to admit I'm still disoriented by all the theories of Kellen and Vincent being one in the same. I... really didn't expect that. In fact, it took me the better part of a day trying to figure out how Kellen even factored into the equation. Apparently, having Vincent name her specifically came off as an unintended hint in that direction? Or... something? It was really just supposed to establish that he knew other members of the Flaherty family. It wasn't really supposed to imply he had any deep connection with her specifically. I probably should've anticipated that. ^^;
I dunno. I find myself trying to misdirect my readers sometimes. And when it works, I feel great. But when I'm actually NOT trying to misdirect people (and achieve misdirection anyway), it feels more like failure on my part. Like, people are only coming to this theory because I didn't adequately perform my job as an author. So, I want to apologize to you all for my shortcomings with this development. I'll work on that.
Okay. Anyway...
The actual twist here was pretty largely predicted prior to the last update. It was intended to be (hints are everywhere, from even very early on in the story, to a chapter page's layout, to my personal experience of having an FtM therapist). People have been clamoring for an FtM character for a while, so I'm thrilled to finally reveal the truth about him (not to mention, I like Vincent a lot).
The RainComicStore on Etsy is holding a charity promotion this week month courtesy of my lovely wife, Kelly! There's never been a better time to get yourself a pride scarf!
Or a hat! She's making pride hats too now! The listing only shows a picture of trans pride one currently, but if we can do a scarf of it, we can do a hat of it too!
OMG... Vincent is the person Fara was refering to when she was explaing "being that friend" to someone trans... (http://rain.thecomicseries.com/comics/15)
I am reading this for the first time so it might already be revealed, but I am betting Tha Vincent was the gal that Fara had a relationship with that cuased her father to neglect her.
She's been out as bi since like, forever. She said earlier that Rain's dad wouldn't let her see her sister's kids because she was dating a woman at the time, that woman being the now Vincent. Also her umbrella in the banner has the colors of the bisexual flag.
When I read the previous pages, I was sure Vincent had dated Kellen long ago, and that was how he knew her, and in turn Rain.
Never did it cross my mind that Kellen had had the surgery within the short time span since we last saw her talking on the phone to Fara. And besides, their personalities don't fit.
Ok, given this reveal, it's 100% legit to take them out to lunch.
If Vincent was still dating Fara, it would *not* be professional to be seeing either of these patients professionally. But since that's a moderately past relationship, it's probably fine. If Vincent were to renew contact and resume dating, on the other hand... At least Rain would need a new therapist. Vincent could certainly fill in for a bit, but I don't think he could take money for it - especially if insurance is involved. But finding a new appropriate therapist would be a significant priority.
hahaha, i just left a joke comment on the last page guessing that vincent was kellen. then i turn the page and lo and behold, jocelyns comment is ¨why tf yall thinking that kellen is vincent?¨
Although I'm just as surprised that people thought Vincent and Kellen were the same person. How...?
Funny story, the counselor that I went to is FTM queer.
Never did it cross my mind that Kellen had had the surgery within the short time span since we last saw her talking on the phone to Fara. And besides, their personalities don't fit.
If Vincent was still dating Fara, it would *not* be professional to be seeing either of these patients professionally. But since that's a moderately past relationship, it's probably fine. If Vincent were to renew contact and resume dating, on the other hand... At least Rain would need a new therapist. Vincent could certainly fill in for a bit, but I don't think he could take money for it - especially if insurance is involved. But finding a new appropriate therapist would be a significant priority.