Corbin Chapter One

Corbin

The hum of the machine fills the shop. It’s the kind of sound that settles deep, steady enough to quiet my head. The guy in my chair doesn’t move much anymore, he just breathes slowly while I finish shading the mane of the lion wrapping around his forearm. He’s been in this chair a few times now. This piece is the last one to finish out his sleeve, and the detail work takes focus.

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