Shalyapin Artlis, (42, 97) was a prostitute in Barcelona.
Shalyapin believed in Sufism.
He lived a life of poverty. He was able to eat and sleep under a shelter, but ended with having no possession at all. He lived as an outcast. To tell the truth, in Barcelona, he gained the trust or the friendship of no one. People saw Shalyapin as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was weak, and fell ill all the time. He was a determined one, living an independant way of life.
Shalyapin, 26 years old, drug dealer, became the new leader of a new branch of the family.
At the age of 40, Shalyapin looked for a child to adopt. Shalyapin found an ugly girl named Tsukino left alone. Tsukino became part of the family from now on. Half a year later, Shalyapin reconciled with an ex friend. A few weeks later, Shalyapin felt lonely.
Shalyapin was assaulted by a customer. As a consequence, he had to change his activity. After some time and some learning, he became prostitute.
At the age of 55, Shalyapin needed more love in his life and began to flirt around. Shalyapin had a passionate affair with Cheng, an ugly man, 40 years old, a mercenary. Later, Shalyapin was driven away from Delhi for being different. The travel was the occasion to do some merchandise dealing, and he made some business. The family settled in Jakarta. A little while after, Shalyapin adopted a dog.