When I first started coming up with Rain (back in 2004 with the old fantasy version), my goal was actually to have the story include every denomination. Every. Single. One.
I also thought there were a lot less back then (like, I literally thought LGBT was all there was). As I've gone, I've learned how there are so many - so VERY many - different sexual and romantic orientations and gender identities out there. I am STILL learning new things to this day. And it's helping me learn not just about the diverse people in this world, but also quite a bit about myself too. (I don't remember if I ever mentioned it here, but I'm still working out my own sexual orientation.)
It's fascinating and wonderful to see all this diversity, and yet also extremely overwhelming. And it's really put into perspective just how lofty my initial goal was. I'm starting to believe that including everything might be kinda tricky (especially given that I have barely begun to scratch the surface). Not to mention, as has been made clear to me with the last page, I've still got a lot to learn. So I'm just going to say this: I'm going to do the best I can. It's all I can do, really. ^_^
Worst case scenario, I plan on writing for the rest of my life. If Rain ends and your denomination isn't covered, I might just be saving it for the next story. ^_^
Also, I've said this before, but I'm trying to raise money for SRS, and I'm still struggling with it. If you can help, it would be most welcome. If not, don’t worry about it. I totally understand (you don't need to feel bad or apologize if you can’t).
I always loved how Emily was so knowledgeable about this stuff, reminds me of when I learned a ton of this stuff trying to find what identities I git in to.
OK... If Rain does not start speaking up and sharing I'm going to get upset. Here's Emily telling her everything and Rain can't fill her in to the loop. ='/
You can see in the last panel she wants to, though. Ky's reaction was to cheerily accept it. Rain's was to look like she had something on her mind (she does!), and feel guilty about hiding it, yet also struggling to bring it up.
I must say this comic has really opened my eyes. Also if you do like anime you should check out Shugo Chara, which is about being yourself. Then thank you Jocelyn for teaching me that everyone should be themselves! =^.^=
This is not technically pertinent to anything going on in the comic right now, but I'll be on Time 4 T with Claire Parker and Closetspace's Jenn Dolari on Radio Reverb at 3PM British Summer Time (er... I think that's like 11AM EST?).
Anyway, behold my voice and awkward rambling direct to your ears! ^_^
http://www.radioreverb.com/shows/Time-4-T - Click on Listen Live!
Really, Rain? How does she know she's pan? Um, because you don't have to date people to know whether you're attracted to them? How did Maria and Rudy first know they were gay?
This is your cue to come out to Emily. You know *two* of her secrets now, and there's plenty of reason to think she'd be cool with you being trans. And I'd give odds that she at least suspects.
My guess...
Maria and Emily broke up over Emily's orientation (being something I'm sure Maria had never heard before)
I have more but at the risk of being right and spoiling a future storyline I'm going to leave it at that. It would be kind of spooky if I'm right.
The fear that causes the words to stick in your throat isn't rational. It is painful to watch, because it is so obvious. However, I can empathize.
This is not technically pertinent to anything going on in the comic right now, but I'll be on Time 4 T with Claire Parker and Closetspace's Jenn Dolari on Radio Reverb at 3PM British Summer Time (er... I think that's like 11AM EST?).
Anyway, behold my voice and awkward rambling direct to your ears! ^_^
http://www.radioreverb.com/shows/Time-4-T - Click on Listen Live!
This is your cue to come out to Emily. You know *two* of her secrets now, and there's plenty of reason to think she'd be cool with you being trans. And I'd give odds that she at least suspects.