By kassrachel, for the ink challenge

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

When I saw that we were doing an "ink" challenge, my brain went to tattoos right away...

(If you want to learn more about Inuit tattooing, this article is pretty nifty.)

Tutaaq

Second tattoo was supposed to be easier. Lot of guys got addicted to the feeling: gritting your teeth, watching blood bead on your skin, new color underneath.

Ray's second happened a million miles away from his first one. Big Native guy in Yellowknife did the tutaaq, a swirl of blue lines over his left hip.

This time Fraser was there gripping his hand. Occasionally saying something to the guy in Inuktitut. His own hip still bandaged from his matching mark.

Inuit guys knew tattoos could protect you. Could change you. Or could show a change that had already happened, inside.

(100 words)

Comments

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmm.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[lalejandra.livejournal.com]

Nice. Very very very nice.

Inuit guys knew tattoos could protect you. Could change you. Or could show a change that had already happened, inside.

WORD.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it! I like that last bit a bunch, too.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

I love this. I have so much admiration for the punch you pack into a drabble.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I can't remember the last time I had an idea with a plot in it, but drabbles seem to be right up my alley this winter...

[brooklinegirl.livejournal.com]

a handful of words. A perfect Ray-voice. This wonderful picture in my head of this happening. If I didn't love you so much, I could hate you for being so. damn. talented.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Love me! Love me! :-)

I'm so glad the drabble worked for you.

[misanthrope7842.livejournal.com]

this is just wonderful.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you most kindly.

[axiom_of_stripe]

mmmmmm. yes!

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Glad it works for you. :-)

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

Oh, lovely. I love the ideas of tattoos as protective markings. As as physical manifestations of inner realities.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I like thinking of tattoos in those ways, too -- glad the idea resonated for you!

[beledibabe.livejournal.com]

Wow.

::blink:: ::blink::

WOW.

As always, you manage to pack a massive punch in a teeny package.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you like it, hon! I seem to be all about the teeny packages lately.

[tyk.livejournal.com]

when this challenge came up I immediatly thought of "Indelible" and wondered if someone would do a tatoo story. I love your image of Ray and Fraser gripping hands as they go through the process/ceremony togethter.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the ceremonial quality of it came through. :-)

[estrella30.livejournal.com]

My god - I never know whether to love or hate you. This is absolutely beautiful and moving and 100 words of perfection.

Completely amazed, dear.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Huh -- do you and brooklinegirl share a brain or something? :-)

I'm so glad you liked it.

[firesprite1105.livejournal.com]

*loves*

:D

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you like it.

[brynwulf]

Oh YES! Damn. Thanks Kass.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad it works for you.

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

Oh, oh, oh, oh. Wow. I am in awe of you.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that you like it -- that means a lot.

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

ooo, definitely of the nice.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you most kindly!

[elmyraemilie.livejournal.com]

Exquisite.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you kindly.

[engenda.livejournal.com]

Good god.

:::takes a moment:::

Wow. This is just fabulous. So little can say so much.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm really glad it works for you.

[raucousraven.livejournal.com]

Oh.

All my favourite things.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Yeah -- pretty boys, tattoos, thinly-veiled commitment ceremonies: what's not to like? :-)

[ekaterinn.livejournal.com]

Mmmm. Lovely.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you kindly.

Love that icon, btw.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you most kindly! I"m really glad you like it.

My first million would be nice. If only fanfiction writers could have wealthy patrons... *g*

[threequarters.livejournal.com]

Uh, *wow*. Absolutely lovely.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you most kindly.

[claire.livejournal.com]

Beautiful.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you kindly.

[the-star-fish.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I'm all shivery now. That was beautifully understated and subtle. Lovely.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you liked it, hon!

[lifeinwords.livejournal.com]

I really like how you've managed to contain Ray's speech patterns -and- the emotion behind his words in such a succinct, straightforward manner. Very nice.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you most kindly! I'm glad you think I've got Ray's speech patterns down -- that's very pleasing. :-)

[elishavah.livejournal.com]

Good drabbles are much harder than they look. This is wonderful.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you kindly. I'm a huge fan of a well-done drabble, so I'm glad you think I've pulled that off! :-)

[bohemian--storm.livejournal.com]

Oh, lovely. Not many people can pull off such an amazing drabble, but this was just perfect.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Thank you most kindly! I'm really glad you liked it.