A tattoo is an energy exchange that can be addictive for both client and practitioner, and those two tattoos with ashes carried wild energy-lightning crackling and popping on clear-skied days-and made Mike's hands wobble in a way they hadn't wobbled in twenty years. His breath was high and greedy in his chest, and just the emotion, the connection of it, was unreal.
A tattoo represents a powerful exchange of energy, creating a bond between the client and the artist that can become addictive. In the narrative, the physical sensations associated with tattooing are intensified by the use of ashes, resulting in an exhilarating experience for the practitioner. The tattoos carry a vibrant energy, evoking strong emotional and physical reactions in the artist.
This emotional connection transcends the ordinary, as the artist feels an...
