Tony's Troublesome TATTOOS

Prime Minister Tanveer Singh tiger was on his regular tour of Dreamflower Forest that evening, when he spotted a big crowd at Tony jackal's shop.

- Alka Jain

He was surprised, because Tony ran a juice stall which was open only during the summer, and it was still winter in the jungle.

"Maybe Tony is selling roasted peanuts for winter," Tanveer Singh thought to himself as he went back to his residence.

There, he met and expressed his curiosity to his secretary, Juggy monkey.

Juggy replied, "Sir, he's not selling food."

"Then why was a crowd gathered at his stall? Is he performing magic?" Tanveer Singh asked.

Juggy decided to give a detailed answer, as otherwise Tanveer Singh's questions would never end.

He replied, "Sir, tattoos are very popular in the city these days. Bikku bear, who escaped from the city zoo last year and passed by our jungle, told us that there was a temporary tattoo counter at the zoo which attracted the children more than the animals."

Tanveer Singh burst into laughter and said, "So, instead of enjoying the sight of real animals, humans prefer to get images of animals on their bodies as tattoos!"

Juggy replied, "Yes, that's why Tony jackal has decided to use his stall as a tattoo shop. It is doing really well. Everyone is eager to get tattooed. That is why there's a big crowd there during evenings."

Tanveer Singh asked, "What is so special about his tattoos?"

"Tony's tattoos are not permanent. They disappear after seven days, so the same animal can get different tattoos, multiple times," Juggy replied.

Tanveer Singh said, "That's interesting! I have always wanted to get a tattoo..."

"Sir, please don't take that risk," Juggy interjected and warned Tanveer Singh. "Yesterday, my friend Brida beaver got one from Tony, and she told me today that her tattoo is itching."

"Then nobody should be getting those tattoos!" Tanveer Singh thundered.