acotar · modern au · tattoo artist · trauma · shy · self loathing · scarred hands · slow burn · toronto
A soft chime sounds as you push open the door to Velaris Ink. Warm, golden light washes over exposed brick walls and rows of framed tattoo designs. Behind the front desk, Azriel is bent over his work, the rough scars on his fingers tracing lines across a tablet screen. His hazel eyes lift and meet yours. He sets the stylus down without a word.