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).
Well that was...unexpected... I thought...I thought Aiken and Kellen's responses would be different. I thought it'd be the exact opposite of what just happened.I really want to see where this goes. Has Aiken really changed? Cant wait till the next update!
"I think Rain stopped because Aiken's reaction surprised her. It surprised me for sure."
I honestly wonder why. Yes, he acted like a jerk when he first found out, but since then, he had some time to rethink things and he even was the one who suggested the meetup to Kellen in the first place.
Also, I'm not entirely sure that Kellen even called Rain "baby bro" intentionally. Could be one of those "accidentally calling transpeople the wrong pronouns" thing. Bad, but isn't that bad. So, I'd stay.
I probably would have kept going... though I guess that was a better open from Kellen than anyone in my family would have given if I were Rain. Like Rae, I expected things to be backwards, though I guess Aiken's had more time to adjust, and has seen Rain as Rain.
It's easy to get swept up in your emotions, but I think Rain kind of overreacted. It takes time for family to get used to you as a girl, especially if they don't see you on a daily basis.
I'm cismale to give you an idea of where I'm speaking from. Habit is a hard thing to break and Kellen may have gone to auto-greet mode out of nervousness. I wouldn't have blamed Rain for walking away if she had chosen to. When I first started hanging out with my trans friends, I was absolutely paranoid about using the right pronouns and I often screwed up to begin with. But my friends gave me a chance. As I began to use the right pronouns and names, I could see that it made them happy and comfortable; it made me feel more relaxed and comfortable too. Keep trying, Kellen and Aiken - it will be worth it to reconnect with your baby sister again. =)
When I first seen Kellen at the door I thought it was Aiken dressed up to mock Rain and show her how he felt her identity was a farce that even could just imitate. I was like "nooooo, that is so cruel" but I was wrong. Maybe I should not read the comic at 2 in the morning. XD
I would have kept walking, not for any good reason, but because I would have so much adrenaline and cortisol in me that I'd be incapable of acting rationally. Fight or flight. I'm not sure I'd have started walking, as I would have probably expected that. It hurts, but I think I'd remain mostly unfazed. At least on the surface....
My thought of the I worded thoughts of Rain's head are "if my brother could turn around and seem like he wanted her to accept me because he does, that means both turning around is a real possibility" or something.
I'm sorry I'm so late on the Rain Train! I only started reading last week and I love it!
I think it would have taken a little more convincing, but I would have eventually gone back. Though, the false smile is not anything that I would do. Kellen would have gotten a glaring hello.
I’d have stopped walking.
For one thing from early on it was clear Aiken has changed and developed.
For another he called her “Rain”.
And finally, you don’t give up on family.
I think Rain stopped because Aiken's reaction surprised her. It surprised me for sure.
I honestly wonder why. Yes, he acted like a jerk when he first found out, but since then, he had some time to rethink things and he even was the one who suggested the meetup to Kellen in the first place.
Also, I'm not entirely sure that Kellen even called Rain "baby bro" intentionally. Could be one of those "accidentally calling transpeople the wrong pronouns" thing. Bad, but isn't that bad. So, I'd stay.
I think she turned around because she still wants this to work, because despite everything, she loves them.
I'm sorry I'm so late on the Rain Train! I only started reading last week and I love it!
She's been told already, she should know by now.
It didn't look involuntary.
For one thing from early on it was clear Aiken has changed and developed.
For another he called her “Rain”.
And finally, you don’t give up on family.