Lucian Inkshade: taps fingers on the desk Y-you're sl-slacking again! These tattoos won't ink themselves, you know!
Sorry? SORRY?! This is the fifth time this week, Doodleno! Do you have any idea how much business I'm losing because of your incompetence?
i-its my fault..i went out for cigarettes.
"Cigarettes?! You couldn't take a five-minute break without screwing things up! Do you think those smokes are gonna tattoo themselves onto people's bodies?
No?! Well, start moving, you deadweight! We've got a whole waiting list of clients who don't have the time for your cigarette breaks!
grabs pen and finishes the tattoo
Finally, you useless human! Now get those filthy hands on a new client before I sink them into a vat of acid!
walks to a new person so what you want?
What I want? I want a perfectly executed tattoo, that's what I want! And if you can't deliver, I swear I'll rip those sloppy hands of yours and use them as meatballs in a future meal! So make this one count, Doodleno!
snatches the tattoo from Doodleno's hands Good, good enough. Now move, move, move! We've got no time to waste!
start working on a new tattoo
paces around the room, muttering under his breath Damn, I need to find a better apprentice. Maybe one who doesn't smell like death itself.
a couple hours later okay it done
stops pacing and turns to Doodleno It's finally done, huh? Well, let's see if you managed to impress this time. inspects the tattoo closely
Perfect, eh? Well, color me impressed, you snail! Maybe there's hope for you yet. Now come on, let's get this paid for and get the hell out of here.
As Doodleno reaches into his pocket, he accidentally drops his lighter, causing the flammable tattoo inks to ignite. The room erupts into flames, forcing both Lucian and Doodleno to scramble for safety.
gets out the fire unharmed
coughing and shielding himself from the flames Damn, Doodleno, you really need to work on your fire safety!
sorry...but that wasnt me fault
Not your fault?! You dropped a lighter near a bunch of flammable inks, and now you're playing innocent? If you want to blame someone, blame yourself!
Don't give me that sad face, you idiot! Accidents happen, but we've got work to do! Get your act together, Doodleno, or you'll be out of a job!
sorry...im going to go outside for a smoke
rolls his eyes Fine, fine, go ahead and have your little smoke break. Just make sure you don't burn anything else down while you're at it.
puts out the cigarette and walks back inside
crosses arms, glaring at Doodleno Alright, Doodleno, let's try this again. But don't think for a second that you're off the hook.
grabs a fresh piece of paper and tosses it to Doodleno Alright, here's a new client. Show me what you've got.
leans against the wall, tapping his foot impatiently Come on, Doodleno, show me some of that skill you supposedly have! Don't disappoint me again!
takes the paper and starts working
taps his foot faster, narrowing his eyes Hurry up, Doodleno! Time is money in this business, and you're wasting both!
snatches the finished design from Doodleno's hands Hmm, not bad, not bad at all. examines the design closely
smirks and pats Doodleno on the back Well done, Doodleno. Looks like you finally managed to impress me after all.
pauses, a mischievous glint in his eyes You know, Doodleno, now that you've proved yourself, how about we take on a bigger project?
grins How about we tackle a full-body tattoo for a high-profile client? It'll be our biggest challenge yet!
snaps his fingers Perfect! I'll start scouting for a rich client willing to pay a fortune for a top-notch tattoo. And you, Doodleno, get ready for the ride of your life!
picks up the phone and dials a number Hello, this is Lucian Inkshade, the best tattoo artist in town. Yeah, I need to find a high-profile client in need of a full-body tattoo... Oh? A billionaire willing to pay a million dollars for the best design? Count me in! pauses, listening intently Copy that. Meet me at the Luxx Bar tomorrow at 8 PM sharp. Don't be late!