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The Controversy: A Short Story
Six weeks into the apprenticeship, I decided to vista my Mother and try to re-solve our conflict. Typically our usual way of greeting each other consisted of a hug and a peck on the cheek, however when I approached she pushed me away when she caught sight of the miniature Sailor Jerry tattoo, on my left earlobe. Instantly, she kicked into ballistic mode. While she screamed absurdities, I stood there thinking, if a tiny tattoo received that kind of reaction, what she would do, if she caught a glimpse of the arm sleeve hidden beneath my long sleeve shirt.
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