I was so pleased when Rose came back but a bit surprised when she rushed out of the shop. I grabbed the bags and she picked up hers and we walked back towards the main bit of the town. Walking past the tatoo shop she pulled me into it. I was so pleased and got chattting with the artist. I explained I wanted a really nice tatoo in the small of my back and a nice small one on my shoulder but nothing too trampy. I could have exploded with embarrassment when the artist asked me for ID. I dropped it on the counter and he shook his head.

"Sorry Miss....according to the laws of this town...girls in College need another to witness this. No can do with out it." He sounded very apologetic, "It's to protect me and more importantly you...it stops you getting a tattoo in haste or whilst under the influence. Sorry." I turned and looked at Rose. She seemed distracted but I squeezed her hand in a silent plea. Wihout her producing her ID there was no way I be able to get my tatoo.

She kept looking out the window and up the road we'd come down but I couldn't see anything. I looked round but I could swear that Rose for some reason wanted me out of sight as everytime I went near the window she would gently usher me back to the tattoo books. I watched as she rummaged in her bag and dropped her gold card and ID on the counter top. The man grinned at me, "C'mon then miss...lets get you done." as he handed Rose her ID, gold card and card receipt back.

I went to squeeze her hand to say thanks but she kind of rushed me back to the artist in the back of the shop and then turned back to the window. I kept silent as she stood there but wondered what she was looking for. I giggled at the idea of her having a secret boyfriend. I had to wonder and giggled again at the idea of her having a 'secret man'.

After all, this town belonged to the Master...so I knew we were safe but I confess having Rose around made me feel happier. Being next to the big, bulky tattoo artist made me feel better to. I was quite relaxed though....I mean which man would be silly enough to attack two of the Masters possessions.

I grinned as the artist got his stuff ready and wondered what Rose was doing.