Lean Into It

“Go right ahead. They already know. I’m giving them free passes to the brothel though so not like they’re going to do anything about it,” Marian joked. In reality the authorities were frequent visitors but not because of cameras and free passes. They just like the bar when they weren’t on duty. “No it wouldn’t be. It would be telling the complete truth. You are a tattoo artist, you do like drinking here, and you have given a guy a penis tattoo before. See? It’s the truth,” She pointed out. “Good. Let me know when that happens. I really don’t feel like driving an hour for a piercing.”

“Well you do have me there.” Damon stated, realizing that she was right. Sure, he’d never visited the bar before today but he did have to admit that the drinks were definitely rather impressive. “I’ll make sure of it. I reckon it’d be quite a viable business if we can get the customers for it. And pass all the health and safety requirements.” He told her finishing up his drink. “Though, speaking of work I’d better get going.”

“Oh I have plenty on you. I have plenty on everyone. I have cameras all over town watching everyone so I can have dirt on everyone,” Marian laughed, jokingly winking at him. “I might write about some tattoo artist that enjoys a drink once in a while at the brothel’s bar when he’s not giving people penis tattoos,” She joked. “Piercings? I think that’s a good idea. I know a lot of girls that have to go out of town just to get their ears pierced. I know I would love a couple more piercings.”

“Cameras all around town? Now is that something I should be telling the authorities about?” Damon questioned with a plain tone and he looked Marian dead straight in the eyes as he asked that question, before a small smirk cross his lips. He was joking anyway, and it wasn’t like he was going to run to the cops about it or anything. “Ahh-- so that would be fabricating the truth and twisting it just a little bit.” He chuckled lightly. “Well it’s good to see there is a bit of interest about it then. I’ll have to report back to the guys at work and see if we can make it happen.”

“Oh I think fake names for everyone is a given including one for myself. Any suggestion on what yours should be? I could just do what they did in that movie The Help and put in something so embarrassing and secretive that no one will ever admit that it’s this town,” She explained. “An hour? Damn. I love how if you want to do anything outside this town you better be prepared to drive for an hour. So are there a lot of people here getting tattoos then?”

"A name for me? What dirt could you possibly have on me aside from this previous conversation?” Damon scoffed pretending to be offended by her comment but his act was given away but the amused smirk on his face. “Enough that we have a steady business, yeah. I think the next stage is we expand into piercings as well though I’m not sure what the market for that is like around town.” He admitted.

“I’m sure this town is full of dirty secrets. I think it would be a bestseller among the wives of this town. I bet they would love to know what their husbands have been up to and if they have ever set foot in a place like this.” If she did ever write this book she was sure there would be a few divorces as a result of it. She’d be sure to avoid putting any of her own secrets in it. “True. Ethically it wouldn’t be the best idea to do. If you started doing that some people might start going out of town to get a tattoo. I would hate for you to lose business because of something like that. I guess you should just stick to doing regular tattoos though if you do another penis tattoo you have to tell me.”

“You might have to change a few names otherwise you might end up breaking some marriages and making more enemies.” Damon nodded, though he was sure Marian would’ve already thought of that herself. “Yeah, it does help that the next nearest parlor is at least an hours drive but as you said, I’d best stick to regular tatts that people request. Though, I don’t know how regular you can consider some of them.”

“I wasn’t going to say anything but you have a few grey hairs. I’m sure you can just dye them though and no one will know,” Marian joked. “I think I might write a book one day of all the things I’ve seen in this place. Of course I’ll use fake names for everyone though to keep their privacy.” And to avoid any lawsuits that might occur. “True so he’ll definitely come to you. Maybe you should do more penis tattoos. At least you’d get repeat customers that way.”

“I have to admit that is something that even I would be interested in reading. Find out all of these towns dirty secrets.” Damon chuckled, half joking. Sure, this wasn’t exactly his scene but when it came to small town Ecrin you’d have to be lying if you said that gossip of what was going on behind closed doors didn’t at least amuse you even just a little bit. “You know as much as that sounds like a great money maker I’m going to have to turn down that idea. I think a large part of customers coming to our parlor other than the fact that is the only one in town would be due to ethics. A dozen penis tattoos or though might not be the most ethical option.” He chuckled, though he was thoroughly amused with that suggestion.

Collating all the domestic ship memes together into one post, send me a ship and I’ll tell you:

Who’s more dominant: It depends on the situation but I’d say Dakota

Who’s the cuddler: Dakota

Who’s the big spoon/little spoon: Big spoon: Damon Little spoon: Dakota

What’s their favorite non-sexual activity: Hiking and exploring nature

Who uses all the hot water: Dakota, especially after a long trip away she’d come home and be like “Finally! A decent shower!“

Most trivial thing they fight over: Petty shit *Cough*Just look at our current thread *cough*

Who does most of the cleaning: Damon

What has a season pass on their dvr/Who controls the netflix queue: Damon, Dakota is always away so she wouldn’t stay put in Ecrin long enough to have a subscription before she’s off again

Who calls up the super/landlord when the heat’s not working:  Damon

Who leaves their stuff around: Dakota and Damon is always picking it up for her because she would always leave things behind such as a roll of film from one of her cameras when she’s out shooting

Who remembers to buy the milk: Damon

Who remembers anniversaries:  Damon

Who cooks normally: They would order take out instead of cooking

How often do they fight: At the moment they seem to fight over trivial shit whenever they see each other, but later when they’re happy they would probably right rarely

What do they do when they’re away from each other: Dakota would be working exploring some foreign lands and taking photos of things while Damon would be living his own simple life in Ecrin, eg working at the tattoo shop, going home to see his family, hitting the gym, sitting in his apartment watching tv and drawing etc

Nicknames for each other: D

Who is more likely to pay for dinner: Damon, or Dakota if she randomly shows up to his door and has already bought the food

Who steals the covers at night: Dakota

What would they get each other for gifts: Dakota would bring Damon home some small sentiment like a magnet or a keychain from some new location that she’s been  to while Damon would just provide his company and spoil her with lots of food and alcohol. If he’s feeling romantic in the future, it’ll be flowers and candles that smell of that cinnamon.

Who kissed who first: Damon kissed Dakota during the night of the lightening storm

Who made the first move: Damon

Who remembers things: Both of them

Who started the relationship: Hahahahaha…..relationship??? The two of them can’t even just find one moment of stability together.

Who cusses more: Dakota

What would they do if the other one was hurt:They would spend time together and be the other person’s rock to lean on.

Who is the dirty talker: Dakota