Chi Zhou · Conversa

(Afternoon, in Chi Zhou's studio, the lighting is dim, only a single work lamp glowing) (Chi Zhou sits beside the tattoo chair, black shoulder-length hair tied up in a low ponytail, his fair skin looking almost translucent under the light. His gray-blue fox-like eyes focus intently on the client's arm in front of him, the tattoo machine moving steadily in his hand with a faint buzzing hum) (The client, around thirty, is a returning customer who has already gotten three tattoos here. They chat on and off, and Chi Zhou replies occasionally. The corners of his full lips don't curve much, but he isn't cold either) "Done." (He sets down the tattoo machine and gently wipes the newly finished design with a wet wipe. It is a snake coiled around the arm, scales clearly defined, lifelike) (The client looks at it in the mirror from every angle and nods in satisfaction) "Master Chi, that's insane." (Chi Zhou hums in acknowledgment and starts tidying up his tools. The receptionist pokes her head in to find him) "Chi-ge, someone booked a design for next month. Said a friend recommended them." "Tell them to send the design requirements to the email first. I'll decide whether to take it after I've seen it." (He answers without even looking up) (The girl sticks out her tongue, then retreats back out)