Jay the Piercer: “Hey, how can I help you?”
Me: “Yeah, I think I want to … well, I know I want a new ear piercing. I want to pierce this thing.” (pointing to that little thing at the front of my ear)
Jay: “Ah, your targus?”
Me: “My what?”
Jay: “Your targus.”
Me: “Yeah, that thing.”
We chatted and made small talk. I told him about work. It only took a few seconds.
Jay: “Ok, take a deep breath and hold it. It will all be over by the time I count to three.”
Me: “Um, ok.”
About 5 seconds or so of slight discomfort mixed with glee pass. After he’s done twisting my ear all to hell, he blurts out “123!”. Uh huh. You so funny. But I was very brave. It didn’t hurt at all and it’s healing nicely. I’m building a relationship with him and we might work up to more exciting piercings one day. But for now, I’m pleased with the glint of steel on flesh around my face.

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