Rain:1346: A Hundred Times

Synopsis

Author Notes

In case you haven't picked up on this chapter's flow yet, this week we'll be reacquainted with Ana and Ryan, and next week, we'll check in with Rain again. Then someone else, then Rain, and so on. So again, get comfy. It may be the last chapter, but there's a lot to cover, so we're just gonna get through everything little by little. ^_^

Anyway, we focus primarily on Ryan today. The last time we saw him, he was talking about moving away because he was afraid to come out to his parents. Today, six years later, we hear him talking about when he did come out to them, and how he had complete control over the conversation when he did, whether his parents liked it or not.

Also, Ryan x Rudy confirmed. Also also, Ruby still a thing confirmed. And even if they don't want to admit it, even Ryan's parents are forced to accept that their son and his boyfriend are cute and happy together. XD

Finally, in case you're wondering about Ana's intro card, I'm saving it for next time. I figured enough was said here today, and it'll be more contextually relevant on the following page. So, stay tuned! ^_^

(Oh, and I requested a "cute name for a Pawn Shop" on Discord not long ago, because I was having a lot of trouble with it. So full credit to the reader who suggested "Pawn to C-4", even citing it being located on Fourth Street in Centerville as an actual reason for the specific space. Clever name that tickles me, plus an actual contextual reason for the name equals *chef's kiss.) XD

Transcript

You do work here!
Hey, Ana!

Ryan Dixon
Age 24
Pawn shop clerk

I must've driven by this place a hundred times, but I had no idea.
I've only been here like a month, to be fair. It's actually my dad's store.
He originally wanted to train my older brother to take over, but then he went to med school.
And then of course, my dad was mad that his little girl came back from college a man...
...But also, I know my stuff when it comes to old junk, and he knows it. Might have actually helped him accept me.
Wow. I'm so glad things worked out for you with your family, after all.
Still a work in progress, but they are getting better.
I don’t make it easy for them, though...
'Cause then I introduced them to my boyfriend...

Flashback:

Mom and Dad...
...and he wore the most darling red dress that day.

Flashback:

This is Ruby!
Ryan's father:
Oh no, they’re adorable together...
Ryan's mother:
Oh no, they’re adorable together...

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