video | @minsu

[foxtrots]

Ah, this might be a strange question.

[has that ever stopped him before? nope. but the fact that he acknowledges that such a thing is even possible counts for something.]

I was curious about tattoos, and if you have them, why you got them. I know some people like pretty things on their skin, and I think that's fine. Your body's the only thing that's really yours, right?

[though minsu's been through his share of those as a shape-shifter, he's finally settled on one that has meaning to him. too much so to cast aside.]

But does anyone have one that's really meaningful to you? Like something you really wanted to make a part of you forever.

I have something like that now, and I thought I'd look for a place that does them after work.

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text: scavenger.rey

[talentedscavenger]

It's not a strange question, least I don't find it strange. I don't have any markings or tattoos, never thought about getting one.

What did you have in mind? A symbol or...writing?

un: TheStrandInstitute

[nobasisinfact]

I advise against such things unless you find a properly reputable artist.

[He'll just refrain from mentioning his tattoo, at least for now.]

video | @arcarius

[angelic_archer]

[Alec smiles wryly, knowing that his runes aren't tattoos despite what most people think.]

I don't have actual tattoos, but the symbols have meaning and I've been thinking of getting a normal one to represent forever.

text: scavenger.rey

[foxtrots]

that's good to know. it makes me feel better.

writing. some words that i can't stop thinking about.

[foxtrots]

[that's a good point. ...and one that minsu probably wouldn't have thought of on his own.]

oh. how can you tell if they're properly reputable?

[foxtrots]

How did those get on you? Were you like...born with them the way that some people are born with a mole or...a tail?

[it might not have started out weird, but minsu can always find a way of getting there.]

Oh, forever is nice.

text; @sage

[muskeg]

.... what are you thinking about getting, Min?

[ please don't be something like his face ohgod.]

[foxtrots]

[the thought had crossed his mind, but he'd rather look at the real thing.]

something that someone said to me.

something nice.

[muskeg]

[... fair. still, Sage is both a little curious and a little-- jealous? that you want to get something someone said on you forever. because clearly, it wasn't something he said.]

you do inspire people to say nice things.

where are you thinking of putting it?

[foxtrots]

[oops, do you have a surprise in store for you.]

i haven't decided. a part of me wants to put it in a place where only you can see.

a part of me wants to show it to the world.

help?

audio un:pnwsalex

[11calls]

I have one. It's got meaning to me even if people don't see it all the time. I think the best thing you can do is find a good artist and talk to them about what you want. They'll probably have some good ideas.

[nobasisinfact]

Ask about their credentials.

[foxtrots]

So it's like a secret! I think I might want to do that too.

I guess I need to find someone who has really nice handwriting.

[foxtrots]

like if they graduated from tattoo school?

[nobasisinfact]

Their certifications. Also how well they're known for their work and examples of said work.

[talentedscavenger]

Good.

Would you want that in some specific style or...native to your world?

[angelic_archer]

Magic. [That's not quite the correct answer, but he's not going to explain being part angel on the public network.] In a way, they're burned onto the skin, but only Shadowhunters can have these runes without going mad.

I do know people who were born with tails.

[And that isn't the weirdest warlock's mark he's heard of.]

It is. I didn't think I would have forever.

[foxtrots]

that's...a lot.

could you maybe go with me?

[sure, that's normal to ask of a total stranger.]

[foxtrots]

i thought about getting them in my native language. but the language that the were spoken in would probably be better.

ah, it's kind of exciting. is this popular where you're from?

[foxtrots]

Some of them probably...aren't really people. But I've heard it can happen!

Did the runes hurt?

[angelic_archer]

In my world, they're people. Having a tail doesn't make someone less human. It's not their fault they were born with a Mark.

They do, but it's something we get used to.

[foxtrots]

Do you have a lot of different people in your world?

Ah, I'm sorry about that. They say that tattoos hurt too. I have one, but it was placed there by magic, so it didn't really hurt. My body just had trouble accepting it at first.

[11calls]

It's not really a secret, it's just normally covered.

[Have a tasteful shot of it with the tiniest bit of sideboob overhang from her shirt. Just because of the placement. there.]

I'd offer, but mine is total and complete chicken scratch. Too much time on computers and using shorthand.

[foxtrots]

Oh, it's pretty! Did it hurt?

I keep writing the words, but I always mess a letter or two up. I've filled two pages with it so far.

[muskeg]

[ look, if he cries when you show him this...]

that is your call i think.

do you want other people to ask about it? that is important to think about. if you don't mind, then you can put it anywhere.