opnet [OpNet] Eye of the beholder...

[Cody]

Let me say that Miss Stigmata is something else. She just finished doing a number of me that you really... really... wouldn't believe unless you could see it.

For them that don't know, Miss Stigmata's got herself a little place where she does artwork on the body. There isn't a word for what she does, least wise not one that I know, but its incredible anyway. And it's not for the timid either. It took a little longer than forever to finish with me and it comes close to being the most painful thing I ever ran across. It was worth it though. Every time I look in the mirror there's a stranger's face looking back but you know... its more me than the face I had a week ago. It feels right. And it sure as hell is impressive.

On the drive up no one looked at me twice, they just oohed and aahed over the wheels. On the way back there wasn't a soul that caught a peek that didn't stop what they was doing and let their jaws hit the ground.

And Lemmy was right. I got glove box full of phone numbers the first time I stopped for gas.

[Lemmy Chillmeister]

Well, as a witness to the whole shebang I gotta say this, and I'm saying it for real and with more weight than I've ever used this word in my whole life.

Fuck.

Good goddamn but that was a freaking weird experience. Stiggy, sorry I just walked afterward, I was kinda, well, tripped out. Last time I felt like that was when I saw Alejandra live for the first time. It wasn't at no concert. When I got signed they brought me to the studio to show me the set up. She was there, putting the shine to some tracks for the first single off of The Coming Dawn. Now, I ain't into diva style singing, it isn't my thing. But that shit froze me stock still. Didn't move until she finished and let everyone know that she was done.

Same kind of feeling, but with a weird twist. Like I was seeing something completely new. I mean, I know I was seeing something new, but it was like, shit I couldn't even imagine before. I dunno, kind of like seeing evolution dancing before my eyes.

You let me know what colors you can do and I'm up for it. I'll probably scream like a baby, but shit, it's worth it. Kind of like being a nova with glowing eyes and shit, a sign to the world that you are a nova. 'Cept you get to choose something cool.

[Cody]

Damn but you talk fine sometimes!

Sorry we didn't get a chance to talk more. And I forgot to get your autograph for my sister. It's just that after she started I was trying to keep it together you know?

And thank you Miss Stigmata. It was worth it. I don't have the words to tell you all how much, but it was really worth it.

[Stigmata]

Cody,

I aim to please. I glad you're satisfied kiddo. I enjoyed every minute of it If you have any questions or concerns, let me know, although I don't anticipate any problems. I'm content, it went rather well. No complications whatsoever.

Lemmy,

I was worried you were appalled or something. Glad you're still up for it. Forgive me for sounding like a hippie for a sec, but your quantum spoke to me. Sometimes you just meet someone and the impression they leave on you is lasting. It's as if when I see you, I can see the art around you, and I'd like others to see that too.

[Cody]

I'm more than happy Miss Stigmata. There isn't a thing to be done that would make me any more satisfied with how it turned out.

Got a few concerned "What happened?" kind of questions when I made it back to where people know me. I just look them straight in the eye, squint a little and ask if they know anything about how juice works. The look on their faces is the funniest thing I've ever seen!

[Jager]

What wonders of Mind, Body, and Soul await us all?

Thank you, Cody and Stigmata.