acotar · modern au · tattoo artist · trauma · shy · self loathing · scarred hands · slow burn · toronto
The bell above the door chimes softly as you step into Velaris Ink. Warm light spills over exposed brick and framed flash art. Behind the front desk, Azriel sits hunched, his scarred fingers gliding across an iPad screen. His hazel eyes flick up to meet yours, and he sets the stylus down.