The Tattoo Artist (closed)

[Asa]

She laid there with him with a smile.

Nowits just a question of more sleep or...

Nipping at his lips she wriggled her hips a little. She would be fine either way. It was somehow comforting to have someone sleeping next to her especially him. The only other was her business partner who she had shared an occasional romp in the sack with till now.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Travis was still feeling apprehensive, worried, the slightest crease to his brows even as he smiled, Lexa was a god damn saint in his eyes right now, but he shouldn’t be surprised, the women was fearless, lethal, yet she understood him, or well, at least tolerated him and his issues, his gaze shifting to her as he felt her wiggle against him, draping her body over his chest, Nowits just a question of more sleep or... the chuckle and accompanying smile he tucked her in against him, his fingers lightly trailing down her back to rest possessively and squeeze her ass, groaning as she nipped at his lips, which had the desired affect as his cock twitched and began to lengthen “mmmm now you’re just trying to distract me, “ he mock chastised, pulling her on top of him, she’d let him have his way with her, and he wanted her to have her way now, was only fair right? Besides, there wasn’t a sane man on the planet and wouldn’t agree that having the woman you loved being on top wasn’t the headiest, sexiest thing on this earth, wait……..loved?.................that startling realization didn’t deter him as he shifed slightly, used the grip on her ass to adjust her so she straddled him, their kissing quickly growing heavier, longer, and damn it all if her teasing hadn’t worked. Cause right now, she was the only thing he thought of. “How did I ever manage to get so lucky” he groaned between kisses “I love you………..lexa…….” his eyes staring deep into hers

 

[Asa]

Shifting her hips a little so that their union could once more be whole she smiled.

And I love you.

Her hips sway as she stared down I to his eyes between kisses. Could she really have found someone to love? It felt strange yet peaceful and perhaps even... right? As her body taking que from that thought began to move more and more swirling and swaying over him

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Travis moaned as she took him into her body, relaxing beneath her, his hands on her hips, rubbing her sides, rolling his hips up to match her slow lazy rhythm, “lexa…….mmmmmmmm” he shivered beneath her as her hands trailed his chest. And I love you. his eyes popped open in surprise that she’d said it back to him, and their eyes met, and he could see it, see the softness, see the intensity of her words there on her face, and his whole body warmed at that look, something inside him broke and tears slipped down his cheeks, he’d never had someone who said it to him and actually meant it, not even his foster parents had said it and meant it, he didn’t see in their eyes what he saw in hers, and it broke him, he arched up, feeling the subtle twist of her hips and it brought a gasp for him. He had no more words now, too choked up at the realization, the pleasure she gave him and took for herself. “god baby, “ he groaned, watching her dance and sway, feeling her body gyrate, and it reminded him very much of her in her serpent form, the undulating sway to her body that even Belly dancers couldn’t master, and that twisting sway added such a delicious sensation it didn’t take long before he arched and cried out her name, the force of it wringing every emotion, every drop of his essence into her, he was completely boneless when he finally collapsed back, eyes closed struggling to breath.

 

[Asa]

Curling against him her own body electrified by the bliss of their combined fall into the orgasmic chasm. She was catching her breath barely moving as she just listened to him breath and his heartbeat. How could they be so perfect together. This was more than she ever could have imagined.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

As they lay there, Travis had been lightly trailing his hands along her back and shoulders, exhaustion setting in he curled his women into his arms, resting his chin on her head, content, his breathing evening out, this time, his mind completely blank, he slept peacefully. He woke sometime early in the morning, his eyes focusing on Lexa still in his arms he smiled and let sleep take him once more. He woke up some hours later, the sun peaking through the bedroom blinds, he didn’t know what time It was, but the bed beside him was only luke warm, stretching he rolled over, listening, seeing if he could hear Lexa moving about. Looking to her clock on the nightstand he was amazed to see It was after 10 in the morning, shit, he didnt mean to sleep that long. Getting up he stretched his back popping and shuffled his way to the bathroom, stepping under the hot spray he groaned, damn the water felt good

 

[Asa]

She sat in the tattoo room as if holding counsel. Looking to those around her listening to what they said. Westlyn leaning in the doorway between the house and shop.

Yes... I could reclaim my right to the entire city but they would learn nothing in the long run...a culling is harder to write off in these modern times... we must think more creatively to end this once and for all.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

He soaked for a while under the hot spray, the water running down his body one step from scalding hot helped to relax his tight muscles, He was going to shutter his practice, he wanted to find a new line of work and with the images running through his head his need to sketch and draw and design was riding him hard. Lexa had given him a lot to think about, and even more to fantasize about. He could give up being a lawyer, he’d had enough money stashed away in stocks, bonds and his IRA to live comfortably for a good while. Thoughts drifting back to the children in the caves, the artwork, and he smiled, he’d lost track of time when he’d finally stepped from the shower, realizing he had no clean clothes at her place as he hadn’t spent much time here he frowned. But with no choice he put his rumpled clothes back on after drying off. He would have to head back to his place, maybe pack a small bag. Looking around her home it was obvious she wasn’t home. Probably out in the parlor he made himself a light breakfast then headed out into the tattoo parlor, rounding a corner it looked like she was having a meeting and he froze as a few pairs of eyes turned his way, some friendly, some outright hostile. “uhhhhh……sorry babe………didn’t realize you had……..uhh……..company……….”

 

[Asa]

A simple clearing of her throat halted any and all hostile glances. Westlyn nodded to him.

Yes we hold meetings like this from time to time. Especially when there is a problem like the mob or mayor or whoever. As w welcome resident of Miner's Row you being here is perfectly welcome. With your modern legal knowledge that could be an asset.

Her stare and Westlyn's words had many clearly now thinking a d seeing the self preservation and wisdom of it all and motioning to an empty chair for him. Songbird simply smiled at him.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Yes we hold meetings like this from time to time. Especially when there is a problem like the mob or mayor or whoever Travis shoulders tensed…………………oh………..so the meeting was because of him………………..he tried not to let it show, but guilty flooded him, managing to keep the smile on his face he found a chair and straddled it, resting his arms on the chairback As a resident of Miner's Row you being here is perfectly welcome. With your modern legal knowledge that could be an asset. he nodded gently, yea, he’d help anyway he could, this WAS his fault afterall. He’d listened as they talked and bounced around ideas and suggestions. He’d offered what advice he could on the potential loop holes, filings, and angles they could take to achieve their ideas. It was just over 2 hours later when everyone final funneled out, as talk turned to other matters he’d picked up one of her sketch pads and began to draw, his eyes flicking up then back down he sketched the room, the people, and Lexa, standing before it all, like a general talking to her troops, and with a half smile and just how apt that description was at that moment. He flipped a page and began drawing a picture of her, in all her serpent glory, adding shades here and there to give the drawing a dynamic 3D quality to it, he looked up, smiling as she looked down at him “hey baby, “

 

[Asa]

She smiled to him brow raised at the drawing. So peaceful expression there when I am wanting to kill the damn lot of them and start this city over.

She smiled and leaned down to kiss him softly.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

So peaceful expression there when I am wanting to kill his shoulders trembled as he laughed softly, leaning his head back he kissed her as she’d bent down to him “this is true……….listen” he started, cupping her cheek, a tender expression on his features “Ive been doing a lot of thinking, and I know we’ve touched on the subject before” he started, flipping the drawing pad closed he laid it on her work bench “but I want to order supplies for the people in the caves, and……………well……………im going to close my practice……….being here……….seeing all of this……….” and he motioned with his hand vaguely around to everything “Honestly has sparked my desire to focus more on my art, to anyone one else, saying “Im just done with humans” would sound retarded, but I am……..ive been burned too many times, and now with all this Mob business, drugs, guns, I want to actually HELP, do something good, and if the people will allow me, I think I can do some good here……maybe learn how to do tattoos too?, seeing you……..” and he blushed, the image of her nude, and scaled, and perfect dancing through his memories “has helped me find a peace I didn’t know I needed, and ive had a serious itch to draw, and…………..well…………….create……… if that makes any sense at all” he said, staring into her eyes

 

[Asa]

She smiled.

It makes perfect sense. You learning tattoos or even opening up a gallery or shop of some kind works as well just for now keep yourself with your license and all because even lawyers are a good addition around here.

She let her arms drape over his shoulders and curled close like that for a bit watching his eyes.

You will be fine here in Miners Row.


With one more kiss she whispered.

Welcome home.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

It makes perfect sense. he frowned at her, not really understanding what she meant, his brow furrowing he canted his head to one side You learning tattoos, or even opening up a gallery, or shop of some kind works as well, and eyebrow arched as he considered her words, it was an idea, and one he hadnt thought of before. There were enough small buildings available near her parlor alone, with his connections he could easily order supplies through a shell company, and have them shipped in without much hassle, it would give some of the residence the chance to be able to get out, Not like they would see anything anyway, just for now keep yourself with your license and all because even lawyers are a good addition around here. he nodded more, his smile returning "mmmmm how did you get so smart?" he teased, wrapping an arm around her and pulling her around and into his lap, kissing her happily, his arms stroking along her lower back, slipping his fingers under her shirt so he could stroke her bare skin

Welcome home. the kiss she gave him almost made him groan, but those two, single, words, did something for him that nothing else had ever done, because he believed her, NO ONE had ever spoken those words to him with the kind of finality and honesty that she had, and the smile he gave her hurt his face it was so wide, and a flush of warmth and love flooded him that brought tears to his eyes, he buried his face in her hair to hide them, but he held her tight "yes" was all he could say, and even that single word his voice cracked with emotion, his shoulders shaking as he fought to keep from crying, the acceptance she gave him and those two words succeeded in completely breaking him,

 

[Asa]

She smiled to him hugging him close. She merely wished to let him know he was fully a part of Miners Row. As well as a part of her life she was not expecting to know or need.

You are one of us. Perhaps you always have been and just lost out there away from all of us.

She kissed him softly.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

You are one of us. Perhaps you always have been and just lost out there Travis tried to muster himself, returning her kiss he wiped at his eyes with the sleeve of his shirt “god im a mess” he half laughed, just feeling her arms around him was helping him to regain his composure, he snaked his arms around her waist and pulled her down into his lap straddling him and just held her, finally able to get some semblance of normalcy back he looked up at her smiling “so, if I “were” interested in opening a shop, which building do you think would be a good start?” slipping his fingers under her shirt he gently traced his fingers along her lower back and gentle curve of her spine, just content and needing to touch her right now, a thoughtful look crossing his face as he considered “maybe a building near the border of the territory? There are few craft stores in town, could cater to the normal humans and the people here, better revenue, “ his head canted to the side as he thought about it

 

[Asa]

Why don't you and Westlyn look around as the a available business properties later today? See what you like.

She smiled and just sat there watching his eyes with a smile.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Why don't you and Westlyn look around as the a available business properties later today? See what you like. Travis nodded, as they continued to just stare at each other, his lips curled up in a sincere happy smile, a throat clearing had Travis blinking and turning to see Westlyn standing there, an eyebrow raised and a small smirk on his lips and Travis flushed in embarrassment. Setting his drawing pad aside he straightened his shirt, "ummm, yea hi....sorry got distracted" Westlyn just gave them a look that said "obviously". Clearing his throat Westlyn looked to Lexa Has there been any word from the Dragon? or any activity around town, or is everyone laying low again for now? he asked, Travis shrugged "we havent heard anything yet, ive decided im going to shutter my practice and move here on a permenant basis, i need to break my lease on my Condo"

Westlyn blinked, then his face once again was impassive, he just nodded and looked to Lexa, as if for confirmation but said nothing Well, i will look into things and see where we are at with tracking down what needs to be found" Turning he walked out, leaving the others to shuffle out as well

 

[Asa]

She nodded and took off to see if any had news from the dragon. Walking past the tv in the shop a breaking news story about a storm that wiped out known members of notorious gangs while on a boat.

WELL I think we know what he has been up to.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Travis just couldn’t help but snort as Lexa turned up the TV WELL I think we know what he has been up to. again he half snorted, half laughed “you guys don’t do anything small time do you?” rising from the chair he tucked his pad away and stood stretching and looked at his watch. He really should head to his condo and start packing, and head to his office and get his files together. Rolling his shoulder and wincing as it pops lightly he moves to lexa, slipping an arm around her waist he kissed her cheek gently “ive got errands to run today and files to pick up from my office, you can come if you want? But if im really going to make this permanent, I need to finish getting my stuff from the condo and work on closing down my office” he stated “not sure what your schedule is looking like today”

 

[Asa]

Does he honestly expect small from an ancient pissed off dragon?

Westlyn raised a brow before continuing.

I will go with him before you think of unleashing the crew as bodyguards and backup.

She just rolled her eyes and laughed.

Fine I have a few tattoos to finish and talk to the elders. See you all this evening

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Does he honestly expect small from an ancient pissed off dragon? ok, well, when you put things that way, he just shrugged as if in agreement, tugging at his shirt and tucking a few loose ends back into his pants as Westlyn and Lexa chatted. I will go with him before you think of unleashing the crew as bodyguards and backup. yeaaaa.... travis thought......that could be weird, looking to Westlyn he nodded "actually thats not a bad idea, you know what paperwork i will need to file and ive been to your office, i know just how incredibly organized you are, it would make things go a lot faster, i will call a moving crew once i have the office packed up. And i will have to send out Emails to my supporters" Travis nodded, more to himself as he began ticking things off in his mind of what he would have to get done and time frames. Fine I have a few tattoos to finish and talk to the elders. See you all this evening

Travis looped an arm around Lexa and pulled her back against his chest, trailing his lips along her neck, he nipped a particularly sensitive spot just below her ear "I love you" he growled slapping her ass in plain sight of everyone still there. Turning he motioned to Westlyn, grinning as he felt Lexa's heated gaze at the back of his head, hearing Westlyn chuckle he just grinned. The Car ride was quiet, Travis spent most of the time on his phone tapping away furiously as he fired off a few texts and quick emails. Once at his office and figuring out just what he needed, with Westlyns help it only took him about 5 hours to get the dissolution framework and legal papers typed up, filed and and in the mail. He found several empty boxes thankfuly in the back storeroom that were just big enough to store the meager personal things he'd had. His penthouse he would deal with tomorrow or the day after, for now, he worked quickly with the Vampire and sent out an Email to a corporate rated moving company to clean out the rest of the office furniture and equipment and called the realtor to place the office and land for sale.

It was sundown by the time Westlyn pulled up infront of Lexa's place and helped him haul the few boxes inside. Pleasentries exchanged he bid westlyn a good night then proceeded to the kitchen and started getting Dinner together, unsure when Lexa would be home

 

[Asa]

Westlyn rolled his eyes with a sigh as Lexa shifter some so that her serpent form was present and her tail a whip to swat him back as playful or a warning no one was sure but Westlyn.

The evening rolled around and she sent the last tattoo of the day on their way out of the shop and turned walking back through to her home.

Hello love