Rain laughed and glanced at the intricately inked snake that coiled around her arm and shoulder. Tamar wore a dress with long sleeves, so hers was mostly out of sight — only its tail could be seen, resting on her smooth caramel skin.
"Sorry, Telle… I can get you in touch with the artist, but I doubt that your parents will approve."
Telle leaned back with a sour expression.
"My mom has a wild side too, you know? One time, she went and killed a Valor Saint. Our entire family was sent to Antarctica as punishment. But, whatever…"
She threw one last look at Tamar's shoulder and turned away with a haughty scoff.
"I wouldn't want a snake tattoo, anyway. Birds eat snakes."
She didn't quite manage to hide the hint of envy from her voice, though, which almost made Rain giggle.
