#like whole skull motif on his forearm

[swordsandholly]

Why does Simon “Ghost” Riley go to my gym

[antiresolution]

Do you think you can heal pain by causing it? beijing siheyuan estate; 2002

Wenhan stares at the tips of bare toes blanketed in the cold touch of dirt. Knees stay tucked under his chin as he hides underneath the tangled purple arms of a wisteria tree outgrowing short courtyard walls. Silence is broken by the opening yawn of a sliding door and a splash. He wonders if it’s Yumei tossing whole red bean buns in for the fish again and bites down on a snort.

Then a second pair of feet appear under eyes trained to the ground. Black leather shoes with thin laces knotted tight. He looks up and exhales at the sight of his grandfather’s wrinkled brow. Eyes drop to follow quick hand signs.

‘Why are you hiding again?’

Wenhan raises his hands to answer, but his grandfather is leaning down to meet him eye to eye. Wenhan sees another man in a suit waiting outside the flowering clouds of dark branches. He doesn’t move as his grandfather takes his arm and rolls up the sleeve. Narrow red welts trail all the way up his forearm and disappear under the hem of his shirt.

“Some of your father’s training methods are worse than what I went through in opera at your age.” That stern, soft voice had become a foreign relic ever since he lost his hearing completely. His grandfather preferred to only sign now. “But you should not make running away a habit.”

Wenhan’s eyes turn to the ground again. His lips seal tight together.

“Your name creates a shadow bigger than you. Do you want to be a part of this family, or disappear inside it?”

His grandfather stands, signing to someone behind Wenhan.

‘Take him from here.’

“Yeye–” but the call is answered by his grandfather’s back as Wenhan is dragged from the courtyard. His head is forcibly turned away from the stranger collapsing in a kowtow at his grandfather’s feet, pistol trained at their skull.

Like killing some sort of ouroboros twisting inside you. shanghai lotus center of the arts; present day

The 10,000 seat concert hall is swallowed by the empty echo of Wenhan’s footsteps across a bare stage. Red curtains are drawn back, exposing high ceilings and gold walls carved with motifs from beijing operas. Stories of war, politics of love and family tragedy captured within shallow sculptures. This theater was the epicenter of a childhood spent on busted dancer’s feet wanting to run until he recognized nothing.

“Are you done playing now?”

Wenhan is seated at the lone piano center stage and lifts the keyboard cover. He lets the voice stay disembodied and doesn’t turn around to greet it.

“Didn’t you warn me it’s dangerous for us to be in the same room?” Bare fingertips settle over cold keys. “I haven’t even started.”

“You’ve wasted enough time playing around in Seoul. I allowed it because of you keeping an eye on the choi girl–”

“Minseo,” Wenhan interrupts, a sharp hum of slammed keys cutting through silence.

“Minseo…” Cheng repeats with the same empty charismatic detachment. People were only potential investments and he knew what to offer. “That family will ruin themselves soon enough. It’s time for you to come home.”

Wenhan’s answer is a string of chopin’s melancholic chords until it’s broken by a slip of fingers and shriek of the wrong key.

His father appears at his side then. Cheng plays the same song– perfectly, and without hesitation. It’s as if Wenhan is a child again, having his hands burned and then gently treated.

“All you're doing is wasting time. I didn’t teach you to be arrogant. Naive.” The key cover closes with a quiet snap. “You say you don’t want my power, and you have nothing to show without it.”

“And what have you built with it?” Wenhan finally looks at his father. A face he’d run over and over in his mind, trying to find something familiar. Maybe his eyes were like his. The nose. The mouth. Something had to be the same, something that could fit like it’s supposed to. Hands that hit keys until calluses are rubbed raw and painful. “Your power means giving away control. You promise pieces of yourself until nothing is left but paranoia–”

Wenhan’s lips part on an exhale and a smile when his father raises an open hand.

“You’re going to hit me– here? On the face? That’s a bit sloppy for you, baba.”

Cheng folds hands behind his back, watching Wenhan with a calm coldness that for a moment, almost reminds him of Xian.

“Nothing can be gained without taking something away. If you move against me–”

“You’ll kill me?” There’s no shift in Wenhan’s expression, but he watches his father’s brow furrow. “You know how well that works.”

“Always these empty words with you."

His father turns away, and Wenhan begins nocturne in F minor again. This time perfectly surviving the arpeggios and exposing his little red herring with the tap of black and white keys.

“I’ll come home.”

Cheng stops. The doors open to the sight of his mother wrapped in a blue satin slip dress, lips stained red and twisted in a frown. A wild cacophony of voices from the main hall spill into the theater. Cheng watches Wenhan for a moment longer before his mother’s arm slides around his, leading him into the throng.

His father knew just as well no promise in this family came without a price. --

I cut you as you cut me.

seoul martial arts academy; present day --

Wooden floors are cool under bare feet that slide with practiced ease toward the center of the room. He’s dressed loosely in sweats and a tank top that do little to escape the chill of an oncoming winter and watches dark hairs on arms follow a rising trail of goosebumps. This training studio was among a line up of properties within his family’s carefully spun web of connections in South Korea. The owner was also stingy enough to wait and turn on the heat only when the breath of whiny students formed clouds in the air.

Windows lining the walls are blacked out by the night before sunrise. Fluorescent lights create a sick glow across floorboards and darken the heavy shadows already under Xian’s eyes. He watches as his little brother wastes time properly securing the sash around his tunic.

“You didn’t have to wear it, you know. It’s just us. No one’s going to scold you.”

Xian pauses, levels a cool gaze with Wenhan. It’s the same glance he’d only seen in Paris.

Clear and focused.

“If we only commit to what’s right when someone’s watching, I think the decision isn’t that strong… and this is more--”

“--efficient.”

They speak the last word at the same time, and Wenhan smiles as his brother frowns.

“Remember the rules?”

Xian smooths palms back and forth over his borderline-fringe like he’s willing short hairs to grow faster with friction and a silent wish.

“Your rules aren’t real.”

“They’re real to me, which is all that matters.”

On one wall is a row of weapons arranged by use. Wenhan lets fingertips pass over the throwing knives, the daggers, and shiny glaives with glaring red tassels. He returns to Xian with two long swords. Instead of offering the handle, its edge is settled to the smile line of Xian’s throat.

“Say them.”

Xian doesn’t flinch.

None of the display swords were sharp enough to cut skin unless you ruthlessly hacked away. Most of them were used for festival performances, only handled by kids pressured into martial arts by well meaning parents or history enthusiasts romancing the past. Once symbols for fallen dynasties and war now just dull toys collecting dust.

“No direct contact. Whoever lands a fatal strike wins the round. Best of three.” Wenhan flips the blade so the hilt is offered towards his brother. What follows is the clang of metal against metal as Xian swings and Wenhan barely manages to redirect the forward strike to his chest into empty air over one shoulder. They stand eye to eye, centimeters apart, Xian’s words crushed between clenched teeth. “Why is it always three--”

“Three’s a good number in art. Any less or more and it can throw everything off balance.”

“Violence isn’t art,” Xian murmurs, and Wenhan watches his grip quiver. “--sometimes trilogies suck.”

“Martial art.” Wenhan breathes sharply through his nose. “Lord of the rings is a fucking timeless classic. I didn’t force you to watch it.”

They both step back, mirroring each other’s pace as they circle the room. Wenhan twists on his feet out of range of Xian’s next swing, grabbing his opposite wrist and striking towards his little brother’s ribcage. He stops just before making contact that would have sliced between skin and bone without hesitation thousands of years ago.

Not much has changed. They were both still fighting wars attached to legacies.

“You’re being reckless. You used to wait before going on the offensive, always had to shove you into everything.”

Xian’s brow furrows but he doesn’t break out of Wenhan’s grip.

“And you’re hesitating. You didn’t used to, ge, or I thought…” Xian pulls Wenhan forward by his incapacitated wrist and swings one foot behind his ankle. His weapon takes a spinning dive across the room once he’s flipped on his back. Xian now stands above his brother pinned to the ground with a sharp point at his throat. A gloating look is absent from dark eyes. “Now I think you’ve always hesitated to take what you want.”

Xian steps back and waits for Wenhan to retrieve his sword. They stand silently across from each other.

“I don’t think violence is necessary for solving problems.”

The memory of Xian’s bloody palm skitters over Wenhan’s thoughts. It had been a night of clumsy amends two years ago. A ritual pact between brothers that had ended with angry impulses and death.

He steps forward. The corner of his mouth edges up and his throat itches from a swallowed laugh.

“You think your help can’t be cruel? Every compromise gives someone more control. Your hands will still be dirty even if someone else kills in your name. You’re just as arrogant as uncle if you believe your path is so much better.”

There’s a dark shift in Xian’s expression. His little brother’s relaxed stance winds tight and unfurls like a coil, releasing with a violent swing that clips Wenhan’s shoulder. He twists to avoid the upswing towards his gut, one knee striking full force into Xian’s side so his brother stumbles back with a choked gasp.

No direct contact.

Wenhan ignores the pulsing throb of his shoulder as he closes the distance between them. Xian raises his sword, but Wenhan swings a fist into the same area that’s sure to bruise in the morning from an unforgiving kick. His brother’s weapon clatters to the floor as he gapes soundlessly from the shock.

Xian’s still when Wenhan aligns the blade to his throat.

“Do you trust me?”

“You’ve won with tricks again.” Xian’s words coarse from pain. There’s a quiet anger in his eyes. “I’m fucking tired of your games.”

“Xiang.” Wenhan’s voice is soft as he speaks his brother’s name. “Do you trust me?”

Xian’s anger is replaced with a shocking clarity after Wenhan steps back. He touches his neck, tips of fingers coated from the blood of a shallow wound.

No blade in this room should be sharp enough to cut.

“Don’t cry about it– won’t scar. You can still live your kdrama love story.”

Wenhan comes back with a dusty first aid kit and presses a clean cotton pad to his brother’s neck. Xian shoves his hand away but keeps gauze over the wound.

“What do you want? You can never just be clear–”

“I want to make a deal, little brother.”

Xian stays quiet, and they watch each other as the morning sun crawls over the floor.

But what peace would your understanding bring?

[blakegallo]

i really can’t let this go. here we have jughead and fp with that the two headed serpent, this is also the serpent that joaquin had on like the entire length of his forearm in season one

then you have the logo that toni has on her jacket and the one that is on cheryl’s blossom signature candy apple red™

and it can’t be a legacy thing because according to the mythos of season two toni’s uncle was an og serpent and the whole uktena situation so if it was a legacy situation then toni in theory should have the first design.

but she doesn’t. jug does... and technically jughead got his jacket well after toni would have gotten hers. to be fair the circle design also appears in season one on some tee shirts, but like again there is no explanation. i guess they could just rock two designs? like the snake motif is not what’s important? but they’re meant to be a biker gang and i don’t see a biker gang offering two options of jacket? especially since there was no order form for jug, they just kind of showed up and give it to him.

and after scrolling through google images of the hell’s angel’s bike jacket their design has stayed roughly the same in all areas of the world where there are members. in some photos the skull looks a little different, but nothing as vastly different as a two headed snake and a circular design.

it also makes no sense to me to get the two headed tattoo and then walk around with a circular insignia. i am definitely too invested int his. but if i’m going to have to watch the serpents for the next 12 seasons i need to understand the rules at play here

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Cool Tattoos for Men

The removal of technical tattoos have been done so that getting a tattoo is no longer necessarily a lifelong commitment, but you still want to get a tattoo that is worth the time, effort and money it takes to get one. Educate yourself about the different types of tattoo available and those that are fresh for men can also help you make the best choice when it comes to selecting tattoo that you should get. When you find the design you want, be sure to also choose a reputed tattoo artist, so you know that your tattoo will be well made.

How to choose a cool tattoo?

Choosing where to put your tattoo is the next decision you will have to make. The upper part of the arms, the forearms and the chests are all parts of the body that are popular for men to place their tattoos. Tattoos on these body parts can usually be easily hidden when necessary and can also be partially hidden when you want to ask questions such as “let me see the rest of that tattoo” of people’s curiosity that can sometimes be romantic interests of the his. Tattoos can be a great conversation starter.

More great tattoo designs in 2016

There are many fashionable, tattoo designs that make cool tattoos for men. If you have a more aggressive personality you can choose one of the Daggers and Knives, the Design Shark or a Tribal Dragon design. Creative warrior designs are also very popular and arrow tattoos are trends in 2016. At least aggressivepersonality types can explore the possibility of obtaining a Yin Yang or Geometric tattoo. In recent times tattoos of lines or shapes like triangles have also gained popularity. If you are choosing any of these designs, be sure to research and find meanings with them. You do not want a design warrior that means “weak warrior” just because you like how it looks but do not bother to find out what it means.

Color trends to cool tattoos

The color you will use in the tattoo, you should also give careful consideration. Cool tattoos for men are usually made in black ink only, but you can find many colors of tattoos that looks good on men. Tribal designs, arrow and geometric designs are typically in black ink. Talk to your tattoo artist about your color selection before performing the tattoo. An experienced and well-trained tattoo artist can give valuable information on which colors and color combinations, if any, are best suited for your skin complexion and chosen tattoo design. The right tattoo can significantly improve your appearance and even makes you more attractive for possible romantic interests. That often can cause conversations and possible friendships with other people who also have tattoos. You must choose a tattoo design that is both meaningful and aesthetically pleasing to you. It should also have a timelessness in it, so in a few years you can still feel proud to have it in your body. Watch as many different tattoo options as you can, until you find one that is right for you.

Cool Tattoo Ideas for Boys

Tattoos can help show your physique, with your artistic placement. This, for example, emphasizes the perfect chest. The arms and neck are covered with various images, including several faces, a clock tower and much more. The neck has even more designs on it. But since each of these is predominantly black, it forms a strong contrast to the bare skin of the chest. The angel of the wings are also a classic that never goes out of style. This beautifuly tattoo highlights the physique of your back, and there is no need for another story behind it. The only question that remains is, are you a fallen angel or a white one? Owls are always the safe option, if you are cnsidering an animal tatoo. This great tattoo of an owl that rests gently on the neck and keeps you remembering to make intelligent decisions. It is completely sufficient and do not need any color to highlight the symbolic meaning. While the black ink tattoos are very popular because of their sharp contrast to the skin, the color of the tattoos can bring images to life. This tattoo is done just that. Create designs around the autumn leaves in warm colors while incorporating cool colors such as blue in the background. In addition, the black color is used to give it a 3D effect. The character of this tattoo is very urban. There is a mixture of chaos and order that presents the chaotic and at the same time very comfortable flow of an urban environment. The subtle color scheme is just enough to add a bit of life. Go for something a little out of the ordinary? This tatoo literally feels like you have printed a graphic on your body directly from your computer screen. And yet, it seems so real. This is undoubtedly one that stands out a bit from the other tatoo options. If you are looking for tattoo ideas for men, it may be worth considering this. If you are more of a spiritual type and are looking for something with a symbolic meaning, it is always safe to go with the famous ying-yang. Only this time you add something special on the side. The skulls are fascinating. They have inspired artists of all, but this only leads to a new level. A simple skull that emanates from a network of eye and mouth flux – it feels like the material of nightmares! The chest and neck tattoos are becoming more popular, so this is an exclusive design for the artist at heart. Colorful and happy, you can see the flowers, the flies and the petals. While a whole range of tones have been used, they blend well together and are used in perfect harmony. If you are not convinced by this design, I do not know what will convince you. The amazing 3D effect is really fascinating and just literally stinks in your eyes. If you want to enchant others with your tatoo choice, this is definitely a good idea. Chest tattoos are usually centered in a way that ensures that people can not look away. This skull tattoo, which is topped by a very attentive owl, is the perfect example of that. While darker shades predominate, their coexistence with pale tones make the whole picture come to life. On the other hand, the red in the background looks like blood, giving the intricate design of a bloody twist. A machine? A human being? Who knows? This tatoo perfectly presents our struggle with the fast path of life and the amazing 3D effect with all the details that make it look so real. Do you want others to look into your machine, as well as the body and find humanity inside? Is your heart steel or flesh? This fresh tattoo gives the appearance of a choker or a shackle. The eye in the neck fixedly, while the bird spread wings symbolize freedom. Most of that design is in a shade in the color black, but the reddish brown color of the additions emphasize the image. The mysterious souls, I would definitely recommend that you go for a tattoo with less color, much precise observation and maybe a classic skeleton motif updated with an owl or random symbols, from here and there that only you know the meaning of. This is another impressive tattoo of the idea that men. Unlike the typical openly morbid or terrifying images, this takes a break from tradition. In contrast, the red flowers on the black background stand out, but not in a delicate way. The strong yellow color of the eyes looking out from underneath will catch you forever. So I decided to get the manga? What about going Japanese style with some of the traditional reasons? The rich history of Japan, the warrior spirit of a symbolism all in his arm. Imagine if you immerse yourself deeply in Japanese culture, only to find your own soul samurai within you. This comic tattoo of a Chinese dragon in clouds that cover the length of an arm knows how to use color. Mainly in black, red offers a wonderful contrast to the design of the whole, making it stand out. Nothing better than a dragon tattoo when it comes to wonder. This tattoo on the chest shows the fiery beast in all its majesty, as it curves around the skin. The Chinese dragon is the symbol of male power, and this one represents it better. What could be cooler than a tattoo that gives an idea of ​​your skull. Put your hand back on your face, and you can see it transform into an optical illusion. This tattoo back hand of a partial skull shaded in black and will be sure to spin heads. The designs are new to the thing. Here both arms are covered in similar, but contrasting designs. He made use of blue ink, the delicate shading as well as the intricate design is sure to keep all eyes on you. The tattoo that covers all of the arms and the upper part of the corners of the chest, leaving the rest of the skin naked, and with it framed by ink. The intense use of black color in this dragon is what gives rise to that feeling of foreboding. The magnificent beast returns to life in the back, powerful and terrible. Everything, from its claws and mustaches, its fiery red eyes seem to scream danger. A dream come true for the cyborg secret, this tattoo will finally help reveal its true nature. Made in black ink with the bright red of the blood of the glasses, this creations intertwines internal machinery with muscles. Therefore, it represents the harmony between machines and humanity and also proves once and for all that cyborgs are real. This perfected tatoo technique is a great option for anyone who is inspired by ancient inventions and great minds like that of Leonardo da Vinci. Or you can consider yourself as a perpetuum being mobile that runs continuously like a machine. Half a skull and a lot of cold, this forearm tattoo will capture the attention of everyone as you walk down the street. The perfect shading gives the image a 3-D effect, ensuring that it stands out against your skin. A simple, but beautiful design. Two deer blocking the antlers under a man bone necklace. Made in black, they put emphasis on your bare chest. The detail inside the two animals is impressive. If you are a fan of flying and believing in mythical creatures, you might consider getting inked with something like this. The feathers are really very well made and the colors that the real magic brings in it. The tattoos also has a lot of details. One word: Comic-Com. Great vibrant colors of this stunning tattoo are the reason why you woke up in the morning to stand in front of your mirror, admiring your back. Imagine having all your favorite comic book heroes always with you? A dark tattoo that covers the upper half of the back, here you can see part of a skull, wings, crosses, and more. The black ink is used only to emphasize your feeling of images. An owl with two heads and detailed wings, this little tattoo is a beauty. Its creative and captivating design in the use of blue single point, the rest of the image. In fact, it is the blue eyes, in particular, that will leave you in a state of trance while also balancing the blue tattoo on the upper arm. Cool, masculine tattoos do not always include scary skulls or horrible monsters, sometimes they’re just designs – like this one. The bold shapes, strong lines, and fire in the neck and skull create an impressive conglomerate. This cool and colorful tattoo is for all the city dwelers who love to show their skin. Brings a very vibrant and happy tone to any observer. If you like comics, consider getting something like that, I’m sure it fits perfectly with your character. A drilling platform for the blood of a heart – what could be more heartbreaking. This cool tattoo idea is brought to life by the contrast between red and black, two colors that go very well together (even Dracula seems to think so). Who can say no to a good tatoo? If you are having a great time, this option is definitely the one to consider. Despite a single motive, it is extremely powerful and rich, and is likely to impress anyone, not to mention feeling good about oneself. Romantics love this tattoo as it reflects the soft but cruel side of love. The intense red of the rose and the flower of the beautiful shadows are a perfect decoration for your neck. Be careful that you are exposing your inner soft side. A masterpiece, this stunning tattoo is beautiful work of art made on the canvas of a bare back. The woman’s face done in shades of black is accentuated through the colored bars that will come in front of her. The upper half of the back is covered in warm tones with touches seen throughout the rest of the tattoo. Meanwhile, the beautifully arched woman, indifferent face is seen through the colors. Dark romantic dragon, flying along his arm. What a great story. Some details in red give it a very deep sense of serenity, even if the dragon’s eyes may seem vicious. Maybe you just want people to see beyond the obvious. The dragon, a powerful classic. Probably you can not lose with a dragon. They are noble creatures, they are powerful and that everyone is, no doubt attracted by their mysterious past. This tattoo is great because you do not have to exaggerate with the color, and, nevertheless, it captures all the greatness of the creature. Going back to the black ink tradition of tattoos, this cool design makes your chest the coffin of this skeleton. With several designs on the arms, the chest becomes the focus of attention with the skeleton very clearly that they have been placed inside it. With perfect shading, the creation retains a 3-D effect. Are you a dog lover? Then this is your choice. Simple, not very detailed and shady, but very powerful and cruel. And the interesting detail in the dog’s neck is that it also has a tattoo of a rose on the neck. But it’s a Rose, right? While crows are the best symbol of danger, nothing can beat this design. The incorporation of the dark feathers of birds in is widespread wings, which frequently remind people of terrible times, the head is present in their skeleton instead. If you are looking for something with a symbolic meaning that you can try to go for anchors and crowns. Or a combination of both. Remember that not everyone is fit to be king and have strong roots to counteract heavy storms. Tattoos usually have a story behind. And what greater of history, than the original sin with the serpent, the apple and that of Adam and Eve somewhere in the middle. Do you consider yourself a sinner or protector of the Truth? This snake is, without doubt giving you many options. This is another example of the stunning beauty of colorful tattoos. An inspiration to everyone around him, “Who has always anyway?” he asks. So why wait? Just get this wonderful inking creation now! It represents an hourglass with wings inside which the sand seems to be replaced by blood. It is surrounded by a laurel wreath, a reminder of power – which is ultimately in your hands. Lover of the bones? Show love, spread it on the whole of his back. This piece of tattoo art is something that everyone admires and you will always be safe, someone behind you. Imagine wearing a tank top for the gym. Speaking of artistic placement, this is another example. Covering a corner of the chest and an arm, the design is striking. Not too overwhelming, covering only the right amount of skin. On the other hand, the audacity of its lines and the tribal style is striking. This tattoo requires, without a doubt, his total dedication. It is very abundant in color and detail so unless you are a total fan of the Vikings or maybe the da Vinci code, I would not go for it. What I like about this is its asymmetric concept. If you do not like the color, in such a way, this idea is great, because despite having only 2 colors, it says a lot. For all the dark souls this may be what you have been looking for all the time. The shadows are not too strong and still information includes some sweetness. This tattoo is for those who have the courage of a wolf. It resembles someone who knows what he wants and also have the courage and mentality to achieve it. The beautiful and very detailed skin on the head that gives this tatoo very dynamic and feel. An example of the eternal fascination with skulls, this cool tattoo idea is to die for! In the hands of one of its most innovative representation, this shows two stylized skulls, one obviously male and one female, one of each arm. On the other hand, a dark brown tint is added to each, with a subtle rose embedded in the female skull of the hair, emphasizing its femininitity. One can never have enough of skeletons right? If you are one of those people who like to clash with your design options, this is definitely worth considering. Not very common in the placement, not to mention the great details.