Chapter 18, Page 24
Sumter Private Academy
Staff Profile
Name: Laraine Elby
Position: School Nurse
Notes: Committed to serving students as a trained medical professional and passionate public health advocate, Ms. Elby holds a registered nurse certificate and has previously been employed at Nu Metropol Medical Center, Silica City Hospital, and the Wellness Solutions Clinic in Pallad City. Ms. Elby is able to treat students with minor injuries/illnesses and provide referrals to doctors, surgeons, and other specialists when appropriate. She is trained in emergency medical response and also specializes in treating eating disorders and promoting healthy exercise habits.
Danger Zone One. Story by Midnight. Art by Salaiix.
It seems that Reena is a little dazed after hitting her forehead on the ground, given that she says “smarts” in panel 1 instead of “hurts” (if it was not an accidental typo).
I’ve heard people use the term “that smarts” or “it smarts” to describe pain or injury.
https://owad.de/word-show/that-smarts
Ah, someone else who knows what was meant!
Isn’t “smarts” just another way of saying “stings”? Like a heat, light burning?
From the look of the past two comic pages it appeared that she fell on her face, not her forehead. Especially at the angle we saw her take the dive.