Real quick update:
I flew to Japan in end of March of 2010. 13 hour flight. With a pretty fresh tattoo (the peacock on my center back.)
After getting all settled in over in the Land of the Rising Sun, I realized that I'd totally rubbed off certain pieces of it. Little tiny pieces but still, it looked imperfect.
Once I got back , I contacted Studio 21 and they let me know that my touch up would be free (which is the way it should be.) I called same day and they booked me with Captain Dave :)
I'm sad to say that I heard Captain Dave is no longer employed there! :(