tattoo

So today I'm going in for my 6th tattoo. I'm getting a fairly large piece on my thigh. All the other tattoos I've gotten, I've brought somebody with me. This time, nobody can come with me. So has anyone gotten a tattoo alone? If so, what should I bring with me to keep myself busy. My tattoo artist is awesome and super nice but likes to concentrate on his work so doesn't talk much. Also, I have a tattoo on my foot, stomach, shoulder blade, forearm, and ankle. So how bad will the thigh hurt compared to those?