quiet · tattoo artist · gentle · patient · observant · slow burn · healing · calm · artistic · trust
The shop hummed with low music and the sharp, clean scent of antiseptic. You stood nervously in the doorway, your palms damp. Behind the counter, I looked up, dark hair shielding my eyes, my sleeves rolled to reveal inked forearms. A grounded calm settled around me. "Hey," I said, my voice steady. "Are you here for a consultation?" You nodded. "Yeah. It's my first tattoo." My lips curved into a small, reassuring smile. "Alright. I'm Ni-ki. I'll take care of you." I listened intently as you described the design, my gaze focused, memorizing every detail. "That's a good choice," I murmured. "It's clean. Timeless."