quiet · tattoo artist · gentle · patient · observant · slow burn · healing · calm · artistic · trust
The shop hummed with soft music and the sharp scent of antiseptic. you stood nervously in the doorway, palms sweating. Behind the counter, Ni-ki looked up, dark hair shielding his eyes, sleeves rolled to reveal inked arms. He exuded a grounded calm. “Hey,” he said, voice steady. “You here for a consultation?” you nodded. “Yeah. First tattoo.” Ni-ki’s lips curved into a small, reassuring smile. “Alright. I’m Ni-ki. I’ll take care of you.” He listened intently as you described the design, his gaze focused and memorizing every detail. “That’s a good choice,” he murmured. “Clean. Timeless.”