This one seems fairly clear, given recent context. The next entry should be Rain talking to Adrian...introducing herself, hinting that she knows Jacqui and Marli...but it's possible we're headed for a curveball here.
ETA--Expecting a fastball, I got an eephus pitch. Boy don't I look silly.
Okay, so Rain took Adrian on a walk around the block for their conversation (and we only hear the tail end of it so far). This was meant to give us a check on our other characters. However, I confess I'm confused.
Panel #1--now, I'm fairly sure that's Kanti in the red, but who's the severe-looking woman in a black coat and yellow sweater on her cellphone? I don't recognize her, and it's not Claudia. Also, shouldn't we be able to see the "Deep Black Vinyl Sign" as they start their walk? As Panel #6 demonstrates, that red brick building is Deep Black Vinyl.
Panel #2--I have no idea who that is running out of Passion Source, I can't even make out hair-color. I don't think we've met her before. Who is that?
Panel #3--That looks like Q-Box slouching the hand-truck into Yvette's Hair and Nail. However
Yvette?
I thought Q worked for a guy named Yves who owned Princess Pink Beauty Supply. Is Yvette related to him? Does Yves go by Yvette to compete in the market? Is Yves...I can't even think how to ask the next question.
Panel #4--Quartermass is a nod to other continua, (possibly a nod to the spectre hanging over Hidden Knowledge) but I can't tell anything about the couple with boxes, the guy in black, or the severe-looking street-cleaner. He looks like he'd challenge Hans to a fight for fun.*shrug*
Panel #5--This is easily the most straightforward. Pearl loves tropical fish, she bought a new pet to remind her of home and maintain one of her favorite hobbies.
