12th Apr 2016, 12:12 AM
in Ch. 28: Love, Trust, and Respect
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Jocelyn
12th Apr 2016, 12:12 AM
Remember that time I said I'd never do another three-pager? ^^;
REALLY early update! You didn't want to wait to see how this turned out. I didn't want an extra day of agonizing over second-guessing myself (interestingly, considering the context). And it's the last post of a very, very long chapter with a hiatus to follow (return date to be announced another time). So, here we are.
Philosophical question for you all: what is more foolish? Trying something even though you know could fail and the consequences for failure could be exceptionally bad? Or not even trying, even though you very well could succeed, and the reward for success would be exceptionally good? Is either really foolish? Is there a right or wrong answer?
Whether or not you agree with Rain and Emily's actions though, it's still what they chose. Maybe it's a mistake. And if so, they'll have to discover that for themselves and learn from it. That's what growing up is. If it's not a mistake, there will surely still be hardships and things to learn in their future. There's no easy answer, because it's almost never black and white.
But looking at this purely in present tense, these girls both have so much weighing on them right now. And if they believe pursuing this feels right, then I hope it works out for them. ^_^
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REALLY early update! You didn't want to wait to see how this turned out. I didn't want an extra day of agonizing over second-guessing myself (interestingly, considering the context). And it's the last post of a very, very long chapter with a hiatus to follow (return date to be announced another time). So, here we are.
Philosophical question for you all: what is more foolish? Trying something even though you know could fail and the consequences for failure could be exceptionally bad? Or not even trying, even though you very well could succeed, and the reward for success would be exceptionally good? Is either really foolish? Is there a right or wrong answer?
Whether or not you agree with Rain and Emily's actions though, it's still what they chose. Maybe it's a mistake. And if so, they'll have to discover that for themselves and learn from it. That's what growing up is. If it's not a mistake, there will surely still be hardships and things to learn in their future. There's no easy answer, because it's almost never black and white.
But looking at this purely in present tense, these girls both have so much weighing on them right now. And if they believe pursuing this feels right, then I hope it works out for them. ^_^
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User comments:
I am squealing and rolling around giggling, I am so happy this finally happened in rain.
Best way to start my birthday EVER!!! (Yes it is a birthday today lol)
Woot!! Joclyn ur the best webcomic writer ever!
BTW I think it will work out because all the things they are going through, being there for each other will only make their bonds stronger.
I just found this comic, and must confess that I will only start reading it because of your comment. You just made me spill my tea (good thing it's a bit cooled by now)
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Squeeeeeeeeeee!
(Sorry, not getting coherent thought out of me on this one. xP)
I legit screamed when I read this xD
I'm really excited to see where this goes for them. I agree wtih Emily that it *could* turn out bad, and if it might be worse for the baby... but I also picture that if they break up, it'd be amicable and maturely handled where Rain would stay part of the kid's life. I can't picture it being like Emily's parents' situation. Then again, I think they have a really good chance -- as Kitsune_Chan pointed out, all these things they're going through (and already instinctively leaning on each other for support) are just going to make them a stronger couple. They're already acting adorably like a couple unofficially. It's not like making it official will change things all *that* much in terms of their personal dynamic... So yes, given it could negatively impact the child's life if it goes wrong, so it is a bit foolish, BUT I'm with the concensus -- it's more foolish not to try. I think they have a good chance of making it. Here's to hoping! :) And even if they do eventually break up, the child's life will have been enriched more for a few years, so even then it wouldn't be all bad.
I mean, this is great...but I was wrong!
Darn....squee...
DarnSquee
I WAS RIGHT!
Im still aboard the SS. Fara/Vincent tho
... I'm sorry.
It really depends on the context, but generally speaking, I think that it's worth trying. Though "not even trying, even though I very well could succeed, and the reward for success would be exceptionally good" is currently my coming out status... ^^'
I'm still a bit worried about how things will go for them since they're starting their relationship at one of the most turbulent points in a person's life, but hopefully they can weather through it.
By the way Jocelyn, did you ever expect Emily's character would head in this direction? I know you've done a few things on a whim (Maria and Chanel), and Emily's early pages almost set her up as a potential antagonist. The Emily/Maria relationship had hints to it, but I have to wonder about Raimily.
I'm just going to say that going for it is always worth it (I mean unless your relationship is like harmful/unhealthy). But getting into a relationship is always going to take some risks so I'm glad they went for it! :D That's all just my opinion though of course.
Speaking of which though, I'm planning on asking a girl I know out this week, so hope for the best!
FULL SPEED AHEAD YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
SQUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best chapter end ever.
Need a cold shower to cool my internal lesbian.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt1Ny_rLp74
OMG OMG
...I am content.
put your sister to the test!
― Friedrich Nietzsche, The Gay Science: with a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of Songs
Remember how one said the other seemed like a skank? http://rain.thecomicseries.com/comics/12
Man, how things change.
And now I've just considered that I've read this whole complete chapter, the one that was running for the longest so far AFAIK, in one single night. Wow. After this much rough and tumble, I really hope there's more good for them in sight ^^
It makes me lonely, a little bit desolate-feeling.
I'm so happy for them.
It gives me hope.
I just . . . don't know . . . this is too much for me right now.
So thank you, really and truly thank you.
PS: I'm not 100% certain yet, but I do believe that Elyssa might be the right name for me. Might be who I really am, Elyssa and not Zac
I know it's been many months, and I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I hope things are going well for you. That you've been able to figure out a lot more about yourself, and work toward being seen as exactly who you want to be. Always keep your head high. You are exactly who you feel and say you are, and no one can ever take that away from you. 💜
1. Ch. 23: The Flaherty Siblings
2. Ch 14: No More Fake Smiles
3. Ch 5: Cordially Invited
4. Ch 4: Not the Same
5. Ch. 28: Love, Trust, and Respect
6. Ch. 27: Same Girl, New Look
7. Ch 15: The January Girl
8. Ch. 19: Vincent's Story
9. Ch. 24: Of Cons and Kisses
10. Ch. 26: Cut
11. Ch. 21: Valentine's Day
12. Ch. 20: Just a Quiet Weekend
13. Ch 13: Togetherness
14. Ch. 17: Journey of 1,000 Miles
15. Ch 9: One Week
16. Ch. 18: Sunny
17. Ch. 16: The Exception
18. Ch 12: Drab
19. Ch 11: Big Brother
20. Ch. 22: Valentine's Night
21. Ch 7: Mixed Feelings
22. Ch 10: Friendship
23. Ch 6: Fallen Angel
24. Ch 2: Secrets and Lies
25. Ch 3: Normal People
26. Ch 1: The New Girl
27. Ch. 25: Wings
28. Ch 8: Confrontation