a few people have asked so here's the answer
yes i did get the tattoo!
it scabbed over almost immediatly so i never got any nice pictures of it.
its a red & black nautical star about an inch & half above my elbow crease


The nautical star is a symbol of protection and guidance.
Sailors would tattoo nautical stars on their forearms as a good luck symbol in hopes of returning home [1]. It is also a popular tattoo design used by punk rockers, soldiers, and others, mostly as a symbol for finding one's way through life.[2]
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since its so scabby i'll post a picture when it looks better