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🕑 Added 2016-05-17 01:24:12 +0000 UTC I thought Patreon supporters deserved an early warning that five foot two inches of problems are about to land in the world of Switch at the end of this chapter! Introducing the main character's nemesis in the second to last chapter may seem a bit late in the game from a narrative standpoint, but I've got big plans for Abbey McKay as my comics will go on and I've been dying to get to her. I don't want to say too much about her before she's even properly introduced, but I've got a few details for you guys here that shouldn't blow much.Abbey got to be the most popular girl at Tecumseh High School largely due to her steadfast dedication (some would say obsession) to her public image. Abbey plays up her cute, youthful appearance to maximum effect, with a carefully rehearsed adorable giggle and the ability to produce real tears as needed being tools in her kit.
Does this make her a bad person? Most people don't seem to think so. A little superficial perhaps, as sharp observers will notice she seems to be hiding her true self. But she's nice to everyone she meets. She even reaches out to troubled peers and helps them with their problems, as she did with Trish and Mary Carter.
But an altercation with Casey Holland led to Abbey getting punched in the face at school. And if Casey had known the consequences of doing so, she might have kept her hands to herself. Having her perfect looks tarnished by a black eye for a whole week was an unforgivable offense to Abbey on a deep emotional level. And ever since then she feels like she can never get back at Casey enough.
Continued in the upcoming bonus chapter! :D
Comments
Angelo
I knew you weren't going to tell me but I had to try anyway lol
Reinbach
I don't want to say just yet. Mainly because my mind could change between now and then, as Switch still has quite a ways to go before it's done. But I can tell you that the name will be as strange and unique as I can manage. Even without the blockbuster game console that just released, Switch was way too common of a name from the get-go and I won't be making that mistake again.
Angelo
Yeah you have a point. Abbey cares about what people think of her more than being popular. But if everyone likes you and thinks you're perfect that means you have to be popular right? Anyway thanks for taking the time to respond. Can't wait to see them more fleshed out in the next comic. Speaking of the next comic. In our emails you mentioned the name TXR. What does it mean or stand for?
Reinbach
Another thing I wanted to add but accidentally hit enter: despite how the descriptions I typed up might make them sound, their similar characteristics will hardly be their defining ones. I plan on fleshing out Abbey especially a lot more in the new comic, so while their personalities may seem like palette swaps now, hopefully in the new comic it won't be noticable.
Reinbach
Well to me at least, being obsessed with how others see you isn't the same as wanting to make a lot of friends and be popular. Abbey's fixation with what others think of her comes from a place of insecurity, Holly is much more confident in herself and just simply enjoys attention.
Angelo
So I came back to this post to see how similar her and Holly are. You said you were going to trade some of Abbey's original traits with other characters but from reading this it seems like her obsession with her public image is her biggest trait. The whole reason she hates Casey is because she ruined her perfect image.
Reinbach
Glad to hear it! She's only a few pages away now. :)
H!kun
Wow! I was really wonder who she is... I really exited to see her in action. <3
Reinbach
Well i certainly don't want to say anymore about the ending than I already have, but yeah as for most of the cast i doubt I'll be ready to let them go by next year.
Snizzlefit
Huh, it sounds like this story might not have such a happy ending. I'm curious just how dark you can go on something like this. Although I am glad to hear that at least some of these characters will be returning for whatever the next mega-comic ends up being.
Reinbach
XD
ConoSaurus Rex
NEVER TRUST A GINGER
Reinbach
I certainly hope you do! :)
Bob Fink
Oh snap, I can't wait to see what this sexy redhead has in store for Casey, I'm sure we will all enjoy it even if Casey doesn't ;-)
Reinbach
I don't want to talk too much about it because it could be a year away and who knows what could happen. (The last two chapters could be pretty long.) But as of now I can tell you that the current plan is to include this cast in my next comic after Switch is finished. :)
Skink
Hard to believe there are only 2 chapters left. I mean, no Abbey yet (and anyone who tries to be that popular has got to be a psycho underneath), no full view of Switch yet. No Casey/Bria. No Casey/Royce/Her Mom. I...can't guess what's going to happen really. Please tell me the characters will still make appearances after the comic is done? *whimpers*
Reinbach
I actually wanted this to look a bit like the "Abbey Version" of the original Switch cover lol. As for her looking crazy i don't want to blow any more than I already have, but I can say that the two of them might be more alike than they think.
Angelo
Yeah, her face is rounder too. She looks just as crazy as Casey.
Reinbach
True enough! I first drew her almost a year ago after all. Since then I decided the cast was in dire need of a small, petite body type so I shrank her down.
Angelo
I see you changed her appearance. Looks a lot different than the pic on the $60 tier level.
