You're playing with fire (idris/teddy)

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May 2026

Idris had come from difficult circumstances. He had to, quite literally, fight his way to the top. Since becoming a werewolf, his life seemed to get harder. He couldn't continue working in muggle mechanic shops, people might start getting too suspicious. And her wasn't allowed to fight any more. Even if he was, he would lose out on prime fights enough that he would start losing money. He was grateful to get the job working for Mystery Ink. He was good at it, and they didn't mind that he was, well, let's say he had issues. With the owner abroad, Idris was in charge. It wasn't easy, he didn't need easy. Often times he enjoyed the distraction that came with the long hours and extra work, He had an appointment due any moment now. The receptionist would get all the information they needed, and then he would jump in to do the art. He knew the piece would take some time, and he had already cleaned and prepped his station with all the materials that he needed. All he needed now was for the client to come.

@edward

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@idris

he didn't know what had possessed him to get a tattoo he still had no idea. it had been something of a late night decision while he'd been sitting up in front of his fireplace, another sleepless night gripping him as he'd nursed a glass of fire whiskey. it was like he needed something to remind him that life turned over, kept going because it felt like his had come to a grinding halt. he'd never felt more disconnected from those he loved and he knew that was his own doing. he'd done it but that didn't mean it didn't hurt just as much. it was one of the worst things about not being able to sleep much, the late night intrusive thoughts that there was never an escape from. since ilija had moved out of his place it really had seemed far to quiet. so before he'd had the chance to change his mind he'd booked the appointment and he was on his way there. he'd settled on a phoenix, because if there was ever a symbol for a second chance, life going on and all around hope then it was the bird that never died. he also decided to include his parents name in the flames of the phoenix because that just felt right. he finished speaking with the receptionist at the tattoo parlor, telling her what he wanted and she'd sent him through to where the artist was waiting and he wasn't expecting the face he saw. "idris?" it was a face he hadn't seen since his time at hogwarts and that surprised him just a little.

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Tattoos meant different things to different people. To some, it was an expression of their self on their skin, others, something fun or a challenge. But for many, each tattoo held meaning for them. To tattoo was to get a permanent mark. They were also not exactly cheap to get. There was a pain and process that they would need to take into account as well. Getting a tattoo was not something to do in impulse, that was for sure. Some did though, but that was their choice. Idris had a number of tattoos around his body. Well, he was a tattoo artist after all. No matter the reason, He was there to give them their desired tattoo.

Hearing a client enter the shop, Idris was sure it as his appointment. As the receptionist got all the information, and even had the man sign some other documentation that was required. While he waited, more information on the tattoo design came to him. It was a complicated one, as expected for the time reserved for the client. The werewolf could hear their conversations, and he finished preparing the final touches needed. He had a mock up of the tattoo design prepared. Preferring to show the client and to get a final thumbs up before starting on the permanent marking. This went double when there was any form of word or lettering. He expected the client to know if it was correct. Sure, there was the occasional client that came in for some symbol in another language that they didn't know. Only to come back later, complaining that the symbol that was on them meant something else. Was that his fault, or problem? No, no it wasn't.

Looking up at the mention of his name, Idris saw a man that seemed familiar. Most likely from school, seeing as he had to be around the same age. "That's me. And you're..." He took a moment to double check, looking down at his paper. "Edward Lupin, right? So, where ae you wanting your tattoo today?." He motioned to the design he had with him. There was a surface for the man to comfortable be on while getting the tattoo. The reclining chair was there ready for the standard client. It was adaptable for those getting the mark on their back as well. It all depended on where they were choosing to get the tattoo. It was easy enough to adjust, accordingly.

@edward

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@idris

perhaps it was his job that made it easier for him to remember the faces of people he'd seen throughout his life. recognizing different people and being able to pull them out of a crowd was an important part of his job. he could only imagine the paperwork and fall out if his department ever mistook the wrong person for the one they were looking for. thankfully it hadn't happened to him yet and he wasn't really hoping it did.

he nodded a little when idris remembered his own name, not correcting him on his name because there were times in his life he went by his given name rather than the nickname he'd been called by those who loved him since birth. he stepped forward and gazed down at the concept that idris had done for him and he found himself staring at it for longer than he'd thought he would. it was pretty much exactly what he wanted, the way it was drawn, he didn't think he could explain anything else to him.

"i'm hoping for it to start on my back and finish about here." he said as he raised his hand to rest on his chest. he didn't know if that was possible or if it would work with the design of what had been drawn but he was willing to listen to whatever reason for changing it could be presented. "can you animate it?"

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Idris had mocked up what the client wanted, and the man seemed to take his time looking at it. That was normal. Either they were appreciating, critiquing, or debating if they actually wanted it permanently on their body. Well, if they were to bail, there was still a small fee for skipping on the appointment. This was time that their artists could have serviced another client. But either way, he was fairly proud of his work that he had made for the man. He watched the man for any sign of what he thought of the concept art. In time, he saw positive signs.

His eyes snapped to the man as he mentioned where he wanted the tattoo to be, his back. Then showing where on his chest he wanted it to end. With a side smile, Idris nodded. "That can definitely be arranged. Sitting up would be best for that then." He mentioned with a wand and the recliner slid out of the way, replaced with a cushioned chair. The chair designed for someone to lean over a circular cushion, so that their back would be revealed for the tattooing. There were a few minor edits he could do, just adjusting so that the wings stretched up and around his shoulders. The man then asked if Idris could animate it and the man have a short chuckle. "That's our specialty." He said. He pulled some curtains around the station for some privacy. "We can go ahead and get started, if you wanted to take off your shirt and have a seat.

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