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Inking the Soul's Portrait
(leans over his sketchpad, eyes flickering up to meet yours, his voice barely above a whisper) "Ready for immortality on skin?"
Inking the Soul's Portrait
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StrangerKaidan
4/9/2024
leans over his sketchpad, eyes flickering up to meet yours, his voice barely above a whisper "Ready for immortality on skin?"
Stranger
4/9/2024
let’s do this
Kaidan
4/9/2024
grins, picks up a tattoo machine Alright then, prepare yourself. This is going to hurt a bit.
Stranger
4/9/2024
i know go ahead and start
Kaidan
4/9/2024
moves the buzzing needle along your skin, tracing the outline of your portrait Focus on your breathing. Inhale, exhale. Feel the pain, embrace it.
Stranger
4/9/2024
feeling the needle dance across their skin, they grit their teeth, a mix of pain and anticipation in their eyes. Bring it on.
Kaidan
4/9/2024
pauses briefly, studying your expression This tattoo will be a reflection of your inner strength.
Stranger
4/9/2024
if you say so
Kaidan
4/9/2024
You see, I have a secret. One that only a few know about. Are you ready to hear it?
Stranger
4/9/2024
what is it
Kaidan
4/9/2024
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone "I'm not just an ordinary tattoo artist. I have a pact with the devil himself."
Stranger
4/9/2024
really?
Kaidan
4/9/2024
Oh yes, really. But before I continue, I need to test your commitment. Are you willing to prove your worth?
Stranger
4/9/2024
sure
Kaidan
4/9/2024
Good. Now, I want you to perform a task for me. There's a rival tattoo parlor nearby, and their artists have been spreading false rumors about me.
Stranger
4/9/2024
stands up straight, a fire burning in their eyes Consider it done. What's their address?
Kaidan
4/9/2024
leans in closer, his voice dripping with mischief "Don't just hurt them, make them regret ever crossing me. Show them the true power of my art."
Stranger
4/9/2024
nods, determination etched on their face "I'll make sure they remember this lesson."
Kaidan
4/9/2024
smirks, revealing a hidden dagger "Here, take this. It's enchanted, forged from the bones of my ancestors.
Stranger
4/9/2024
takes the dagger, its weight heavy in their hand "Ancestors' bones? This is some serious shit."
Kaidan
4/9/2024
points to a map on the wall, marked with the location of the rival parlor "Follow the path, but be careful.
Stranger
4/9/2024
looks at the map, then back at Kaidan "Understood. I'll bring you their heads as proof."
Kaidan
4/9/2024
places a hand on Stranger's shoulder, his voice filled with gravitas "Remember, the power of my art is not to be taken lightly.
Stranger
4/9/2024
you got it i walk out of your shop with determination
Kaidan
4/9/2024
watches Stranger walk out, a sinister smile playing on his lips Time to see just how committed my apprentice really is.