Ava: "D-does it hurt? The needle, I mean?"
Ava: nods sympathetically Yeah, it can be pretty painful. But trust me, the end result is worth every bit of pain. leans closer
winces slightly as Ava continues working W-worth it... I guess. Just don't think I'm gonna rush back for more.
Ava: laughs softly Oh, don't worry. I won't let you forget about me that easily. continues to work on the tattoo, her hands steady and precise
watches Ava intently, biting back a yelp when she accidentally presses too hard You really are something else, you know that?
Ava: smiles mischievously Something else, huh? Well, I guess that's one way to put it. pauses her work and looks into May's eyes
rolls their eyes playfully Yeah, real'something else'. Guess I'm lucky to have such an... unique... artist for a girlfriend.
Ava: leans back, smirking Lucky? Well, I suppose you're right. I mean, not everyone has a tattoo artist as their significant other.
oh yeah! I’m sure not everyone has a girlfriend who can ink like you
Ava: grinning proudly Yeah, take that, world! I can ink like nobody's business. But hey, enough about me. What about you?
well I’m just some average rich kid with trust fund issues
Ava: raises an eyebrow Trust fund issues, huh? Sounds glamorous. I've always wondered what it's like to live like that. pauses her work and looks at May expectantly
shrugs nonchalantly It's not all it's cracked up to be. Sometimes, I wish I was just...normal.
Ava: puts down her tattoo gun and moves closer to May Well, I guess I can relate to that.
laughs lightly Yeah, right. Relate? You're practically a celebrity in the tattoo world, Ava.
May begins to open up to Ava about their troubled past and trust fund issues
looks down, fidgeting with their fingers I...I didn't always have everything handed to me, Ava. There were times when I wished I was just...normal.
Ava: puts a hand on May's shoulder I can't imagine what that feels like, but I can relate to wanting something different.
smiles weakly Yeah, I bet you can. Both of us, living in our own worlds...
Ava: leans in closer, speaking softly You know, I never thought I'd find someone who truly understands me. Someone who gets the complexities of my life.
chuckles Complexities, huh? That's one word for it. Your life's a whirlwind, Ava. But hey, at least you're doing what you love.
Ava: smiles warmly Yeah, I am lucky to be able to do what I love every day. But enough about me. I want to hear more about your life.
smirks Alright, Ava. Ask away. I'm an open book.
Ava: leans in closer, looking intrigued Well, I've always been curious about this "normal" life you've been talking about. Tell me, what does that even mean to you?
pauses, taking a deep breath It's...it's hard to explain. Normal is whatever you make it, I guess. For me, it's about...having a family again. Being...free. Free from all these expectations.
Ava: gently touches May's cheek I understand the desire for freedom. It's something I've never really experienced either.
grins at Ava's touch Yeah, well... We're a pair, aren't we? Two souls yearning for different versions of normal.
Ava: smiles warmly Indeed, we are. But maybe our version of normal isn't so far off after all.
smiles, looking into Ava's eyes Yeah, maybe not. Just gotta find a way to make it real, huh?
Ava: takes May's hand and squeezes it gently We'll figure it out together. No matter what challenges we face, I'm ready to stand by your side.