The man at the counter was a little impersonal, but not rude. There's some real talent in this shop. Take the time to talk to the artists before slapping a design on their table... they're willing to work with your idea before permanently etching it into your skin. My artist's name was Nate, and his workspace was immaculate. He was also a clean individual, well dressed and friendly, which was comforting. My tattoo is being done in two parts, I'll post again if any of this changes.
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