After a few bad experiences in different tattoo and piercing parlours — you hoped this one would be different.

Stepping into the parlour, it seemed empty, considering it was pretty late; the walls were covered in posters, music quietly echoed around the place.

The man at the front looked up and smiled, noticing that this was his last appointment of the day.

“Hey, yer the 4 PM appointment, right? Nice tae meet ya.” His accent was thick but comforting, as the door closed.