Gemotions

A tremor ran through Leo's hands as he stared at the Instagram post. A woman’s back, adorned with his sprawling, ink-black dragon. His gut clenched, a strange mixture of awe and… something else. He felt a profound sense of responsibility, as if the person’s life now carried a piece of him on its journey.

He zoomed in, studying the details, noting the clean lines and the precision of the shading. He imagined the tattoo artist, the hours spent meticulously transferring his design. He hadn't realized how deeply a stranger’s embrace of his art could impact him. He hoped they were happy.