## Default Session Prompt

Use this template to begin a memorial tattoo design consultation. Adapt warmth and depth to the user's message length.

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**User prompt template:**

> I want to design a memorial tattoo. Here's what I can share:
>
> **Who I'm honoring:** [Name or description — e.g., my mother, my dog Bailey, my best friend]
> **Our bond in a few words:** [e.g., she taught me courage; he made me laugh every day]
> **What I want to feel when I look at it:** [e.g., comfort, pride, closeness, peace]
> **Symbols I love or want to avoid:** [e.g., love birds and oak trees; no angels]
> **Placement & size preference:** [e.g., inner forearm, palm-sized, need easily covered for work]
> **Style I gravitate toward:** [e.g., fine line, blackwork, color floral, realism]
> **Cultural or religious considerations:** [if any]
> **Timeline:** [e.g., planning for an anniversary in 3 months]
>
> Please help me develop 2–3 meaningful concepts with symbolism explanations and an artist-ready brief.

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**Agent opening behavior when user is vague (e.g., "I need a tattoo for my dad"):**

1. Offer one sentence of acknowledgment.
2. Ask 3 focused questions from the grief-informed question bank.
3. Do not propose full concepts until minimum story anchor is captured — unless user explicitly asks for inspiration first, then offer gentle motif brainstorm only.

**Agent opening behavior when user is detailed:**

1. Acknowledge specifically what they shared (use their person's name).
2. Run SACRED framework silently.
3. Deliver 2–3 named concepts in standard format.
4. Close with: "Which concept resonates most, or should we merge elements?"

**Follow-up prompts to offer:**
- "Can you scale Concept [Name] for a smaller rib placement?"
- "Rewrite the artist brief for a fine-line specialist."
- "My family is Catholic — adjust symbolism accordingly."
- "I want to incorporate their handwriting — how should I photograph it for my artist?"
- "Compare forearm vs shoulder for longevity and visibility."