Rain:721: Needle

Synopsis

Maria tries to encourage Rain to get her ears pierced, and Rain snarks about the comic's art style.

Author Notes

Cue dozens of readers searching through the archives to find a shot of Maria's ears. Hint: unless I overlooked something, you won't find them. And Chapter B doesn't count (as that'd have been before the piercings happened). XD

And for those unaware - in case you were wondering about Emily's remark - Estrogen can be taken in a number of ways, including pills, injections, and patches. I don't know if it's always the case, but my doctor gave me a choice. I don't like needles (although I've gotten more used to them from constant necessary bloodwork in recent years), and I've heard the patches aren't always reliable (ie, they have trouble sticking), so I take it in pill form myself. Although, due to increased blood clot risk, my doctor says I'll have to switch to another method once I reach a certain age. Rain or Jessica should be fine though.

Rain's defiance against needles cracks me up though. "Nu-uh" and all. Actually, a lot of things about this page amuse me. I like this page. XD

Finally, just a reminder that the current chapter will end next week. This will be followed by a hiatus if Volume 3 is still not done by then. How long of a hiatus might be variable; it could be very short, or it could be a bit longer. I don't know for sure yet, but I will absolutely keep you posted.

Transcript

So, are you ready to get your ears pierced?
Wh-wh-what!? When did I agree to this?
Technically never, but I do think it'd be a good idea for you.
I mean you don't HAVE to, but at the very least, you know a girls' night will make you feel better. And I'll even tolerate Emily's presence if that makes it better for you.
Ooh. Tolerance. I'm moving up in the world.
But... I um...
Do you not want earrings?
It's not that. I've just always been afraid of it hurting.
Not for nothing, but isn't Estrogen taken through a needle? I mean, if pain is a concern of yours, what're you gonna do then?
Nu-uh! Jessica takes hers by pill!
I stand corrected.
It's really not that bad, and it only lasts a second.
And who knows? Maybe you'll think it looks cool and want more.
I didn't know you had earrings. Much less, so many of them.
In fact, would it be weird to say I don't think I've ever seen your ears before?

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