Rain - Exit

Comic 730 - Exit

15th Sep 2015, 3:18 PM in Ch. 26: Cut

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Jocelyn 15th Sep 2015, 3:18 PM edit delete

So, the previous chapter ended with one of the hardest pages in the story to date. And this latest chapter has been particularly and continually sad and angsty, with groundwork being laid out for future struggles. Closing this chapter, I really wanted to leave off on a high note. While Emily's feelings STILL aren't actually stated (there are lots of ways to interpret a hug like that), hopefully I've achieved said high note. ^_^

But the really interesting thing about these pages might be even more obvious. For the first time EVER (save for chapter cover pages), I present to you an update with no dialogue (in a comic that you all probably know well at this point for having copious word bubbles). And it's a two-pager, no less! Fun fact: I wrote dialogue for this scene. It was more of the same though, with Emily basically just encouraging Rain yet again. But it added nothing and felt redundant, so I decided to get a little experimental. Again, hopefully I did okay.

I can't explain why, but somehow it's cuter to me without dialogue anyway.

No hiatus, by the way. There'll almost definitely be one after the next chapter, but for now, I want to keep up the momentum. So, I'll see you next time, Rain Beaus! ^_^

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Comments:

SilentNight 15th Sep 2015, 3:58 PM edit delete reply

My one-word response: squee. All of the high-pitched cute squee noises in the world.

Mina 15th Sep 2015, 4:04 PM edit delete reply

Ah! *Die of cuteness*

Princess 15th Sep 2015, 4:10 PM edit delete reply

You are amazing! Wonderful talent! Very touching scene - like you always do! :)

Erica-Jane 15th Sep 2015, 4:52 PM edit delete reply

Am I wrong for wanting the first page of Chapter 27 to be Fara driving to Kellen's after dropping off Emily at home? Just to give Kellen some of the huge amount of abuse she deserves?

Guest 15th Sep 2015, 6:23 PM edit delete reply

I've been reading this comic from the beginning for three days straight, and I've finally caught up!

Guest 15th Sep 2015, 7:35 PM edit delete reply

Best non-dialogue page so far.

Vanya 15th Sep 2015, 7:39 PM edit delete reply

(logged in)
The scene made my heart warm up.

j-eagle12212012 15th Sep 2015, 7:37 PM edit delete reply

happy *squee*
This just fuels the shipping ^_^

Castiel 15th Sep 2015, 8:31 PM edit delete reply

I cannot "squee" but well done

Deb 15th Sep 2015, 9:07 PM edit delete reply

The no-dialog thing works really well! Picturing it in a book, as the end of a chapter, makes perfect sense.

Lemonado Girl 15th Sep 2015, 10:06 PM edit delete reply

This is the best birthday present I could ask for from this comic: more fuel for the ship.

*RAIMILY SHIPPING INTENSIFIES*

Lemonado Girl 15th Sep 2015, 10:07 PM edit delete reply

Bear in mind it's still the 15th where I live, by the way.

Lisa 15th Sep 2015, 10:45 PM edit delete reply

You have the same birthday as my mom!

steveha 16th Sep 2015, 2:32 AM edit delete reply

Very nicely done. Keep up the good work! ^_^

Yuki-chan 16th Sep 2015, 1:39 PM edit delete reply

Cute page.
Also, Emily must know, she must already know.

sesquipedalia 16th Sep 2015, 3:32 PM edit delete reply

Gah! My heart! I died from the adorableness.

Ciel 17th Sep 2015, 12:14 PM edit delete reply

Does anyone else feel like the entire Rain fandom is a family in and of itself with Jocelyn as our Mother figuratively?