At first glance, the dentist's chair, the Sharps container on the wall and the spotless floor of Greg Drake's workroom might appear to be a medical office.
Tape hides a rip in the chair's arm, and heavy metal fills the room.
Drake is covering all cords and surfaces with plastic to get ready for his customer. It cuts down on cross-contamination. Although Drake has done the tattoo of a parachute flanked by two wings before, he drew it to make sure it is exactly how she wants it. They always have some special way they want it done, whether it's all black or with colors. Moneeka Mayo, a political economy senior, wants her wings black with shadows and tattooed on her lower back.