RAIN p729 - Trans Man

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Vincent is probably the most laid back character in this comic.  If I had to ever depict a situation where he got mad at someone, I feel like I wouldn't know how to write it. XD

Anyway, it's interesting that in response to my last page, I actually had a few readers say they would rather people directly ask about their trans status than just guess or talk behind their back about it.  I had to bite my tongue because I knew the next page would cover exactly that premise.  I'm very much like Vincent (and those readers) in this regard.  I like talking about my experience as a trans person.  I like answering questions.  I know I'm not obligated to, but if people confront me directly, at least I can help get the facts straight.  

Of course, like Vincent also points out in panel two, I know not everyone is like that.  I've mentioned this before, but it's generally seen as more respectful if you don't bring it up unless the trans person in question does.  In my experience, when people ask me trans-related questions (particularly personal ones) without me initiating, I usually just preface my answer with "You can ask me this, but not every trans person will be as happy to answer your questions.  For future reference, to respect their identity you should let them start the conversation."  And then I'll answer them.

I might add that the last three panels might be more of a me thing too.  I hate the person I was before transition, but I can talk about it.  I can't change what happened in my past, but that doesn't mean I'm any less what I am now.  So I can, will, and do talk or joke about my past a lot.  And I'm so open about this, the people in my life know they can too (to me, that's more comfortable than having my friends feel like they have to walk on eggshells around me).  I know my friends aren't malicious or mean harm, so it's no issue for me.  I can perfectly understand why it WOULD be an issue for others though.

This is reflected with Fara's panel six remark.  Some readers might be mortified by that line, but I'm hoping that showing Vincent joke about it as well shows that he's fine with her saying it.  The general rule remains the same though: not everyone is fine with this, and you shouldn't assume they are.  Out of respect, don't talk/joke about it unless they tell you it's okay.  Nonetheless, because I'm so open (and so is Vincent's character), I really wanted to depict this as a contrast to Rain and Jessica's more closeted natures.

Finally and less seriously, regarding panel four: lots of people refer to Vincent's old band as "The Flaming Toasters".  It's "Toaster on Fire".  I mean for it to be the more grammatically awkward thing to say.  XD

This blurb was WAY longer than I thought it would be... >_>


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