So was I being an utter prick or was I being honest? I don't care, I'm not insulted by being called abrasive. I've never considered myself advanced or wise though. I'm from a backwater fucking hole of a city and don't have much experience to draw from either. Sorry, no advanced wisdom here.

Cody,
Well, we could do whatever you wanted. I could design something for you, but if you already have something, we could work from there also.

Oh shit, Stiggy, no! Shit my fuckup. You weren't being a prick. Oh fuck me.

Sorry, my bad. I was just seeing a little red.

I'd love to see what you could do. Suppose to hurt like hell but that sounds like a challenge.

On the other - it seems like a little bad blood between you two but I thought you were being honest. Living her hospital stay live on the opnet like that she should have expected it. Also seems to me that she called you right more than not.

Maybe he didn't like your manner. Seems okay to me but some folks are touchy.

Lemmy,
No need to apologize. But it's so cute of you to worry about it.

Cody,
Yes, it's quite painful. But worth every moment of it.

Endeavor,
Water under the bridge. I haven't actually been upset for a while now.

Lemmy.

You're welcome.

Delicious.

My caveat to Endeavor had nothing to do with who you are and everything to do with other extrenuating factors that exist at the time.

It's nothing personal.

.ronin

Ronin:

Yeah, but as you know, and you do, curiosity gets the best of me. Yes, you do seem to look out for me, but I don't see the threat. Here's why. 1, it's in a public place, 2, I doubt the Delicious one has any ulterior motive other than having a good time. I should take you with me if I'm able to go. You seem to need the relax-factor in your life increased. Live a little bit, hon. ^.^ But, I do appreciate your concern. I'll hire a good bodyguard. *wink, wink*
Stigmata:

But you know, I think I gotta do something to patch things up. I'll tell you what, you name a spot, we'll talk over your favorite drink somewhere. I'd like to just... well... own up to what I've said. Yes, it's a guilt thing, but I feel before I can forgive myself I gotta make ammends for what I said earlier. I... owe you a debt. And as you know, we Japanese have a thing about paying them. (Although I'm no samurai. A Tanto hurts.) Just apologising to you in person will make me feel better.
Lemmy:

Hey, you really like trouble don't you? ~.^
Delicious:

Hey, don't get mad at Ronin. He's just... erm... how can I say this... Protective. He doesn't mean to insult you at all. He just seems not to trust people that easily.

Re: Stigmata
Deal.

Give me a time and place - I'll be there. I need a break from what I'm doing anyway

Re: Sakurako 'Endeavor' Hino
Over thinking things isn't a virtue. You want to make a gesture to Stigmata? Put your butt in the chair and let show her some skin to work with.

Why, been busy have we?

Oh YEAH! I said I could do it, didn't say it was easy...

Lucky for some, growing up on a farm teaches the value of being able to do the same thing over and over. I just got to be careful of letting my mind wander. The results get interesting when I do that.

Hmm... That would be interesting having a 'too to sport... I'll have to see what Stig' has to offer in designs... I was thinking a circuit board design somewhere... I just have to think of where.

I'm letting Stigmata choose where and what. She's the artist, got the experience, the power and if I didn't trust her to do it right I wouldn't be getting into the chair.

I'm not trying to say sorry to her like you but it sure sounds like a solid way to show sincerity.

I guess that'll have to do. That it will. ^.^

Hey Stiggy and Cod-man, question for y'all. I wanna possibly get hooked up with some nova style inking too, would you guys mind if I played spectator. I'll shut my mouth and keep my hands to myself. Now, Stiggy's rep is good and gold from what I've heard, but hey, I'd love to see the lady work before I get all pained up.

We sweet?

I'm good. No promises that you won't hear enough cursing to make your ears fall off but its slash.

I'm stoic. It'd take a dagger shoved in my side before I yelp. A tatooing needle will not scare me in the least... maybe... Okay, I'll cry like a frigging weakling schoolgirl. Bah. But I gotta get this design I got in my head put on my left arm. A really sweetness circuitboard design down the left arm starting at the shoulder down to the elbow. Very '133t. Always wanted it since my un-erupted hacking days. I've thought of having the kanji of the word "fate" placed in the center of the design. Now, does that 0wn or what?

Tatooing needle?

You might want to ask Stigmata about what she does - exactly what she does. Its not what you think.

I plan on swearing.

O.O
Its...
It's...
It's...
That bad huh? Just what does she do anyways?
*nervous sweating*

I had a memorable eruption. There was three days of drifting in and out, a four foot piece of jagged steel plus a few tons of unrecycled metal.

I still plan on cussing.

But look at the bright side - its a great way to prove sincerity. The lady says its worth it. I believe her.

Cody,
Whenever your in the Great Lakes area, we'll make time. I'm eager to have nova canvas again.

Lemmy,
I don't mind if you sit in at all, as long as Cody doesn't, it's cool with me.

Endeavor,
Uh, yeah, it's not exactly what you're thinking. All my tools are variations of my blood. You've heard of barking right? Well that's what I did before I discoverd my own form. Of course I've learned how to tatoo conventionally, with bamboo, and needles as well.
I'm also a very competant piercer and threader. So if you take all these methods of scarification and think of them as one, you could understand some of what influences my work. Does that paint a little better of a picture?

Tribal? I know of those types of Islander tatooing. Is'nt that actually the origins of modern tatooing? Unique way of doing it. Does it go away if you're a quick healer like myself? I get a cut and it fully heals in seconds. Of course, if the scarring process is deep enough, the scarring might stay... I'm not sure if that method though will keep what I'm looking for.

Let me know how this works out if you try it, I'm interested.

I'm all yours!

Thought about coming up tomorrow but since Lemmy wants to watch, how about I come up next Monday? That should give him enough time to make his schedule fit.

Hmmm... Perhaps I should just go with the "fate" kanji... That might easily translate into Stigmata's method... As soon as I can, you got a client, Stigmata.

Your body. Do as you will & I bet that the kanji will look cool.

However I'm a strong believer that there is no such thing as fate or destiny. There are always choices.

Sorry to get all philosophical on you again. :p

Meridian, Fate is something that is the logical effect of a cause. You do A, B happens. Followed by C,D,E, and F. Our actions cause ripples that influence the world. Sometimes in small ways, sometimes in large ways. Fate is the result of our actions. That's why I want that Kanji tatooed on me. To symbolize that my fate is of my own making. That... I'm in control. You're right, there is no fate but what we make, because we recieve what we give in the end, don't we?

Not bad.

I actually followed that and agree with it.

I'll be there Monday people!! Got the 1st class tickets bought and the hotel room booked.

I'll bring the munchies.

Sounds good to me.

Endeavor,
Yes I have ways of making my art permanent for quick healers. However, I don't know if I would work on you. I like being given a little more creative freedom, and it sounds like you are pretty specific with what you want. I can direct you to a friend of mine in NY that has had some interesting techniques and ideas for regenerators, and has had some success with them. He's not a Nova, but he's good. He might be more what you're looking for.

Erm, no prob. I do have several temporary methods. Not tatooing, but body paint. Something I've been experimenting with. Well... not here, but when I was home. When desperate, improvise.

Unfortunately, I doubt the methods that guy in New York has I can trust fully. Let's just say that new people scare me.

See you both on Monday then. A friend may come along but I think she's just curious and wants to check out Stigmata's work.

I'll be driving up on Sunday night.