The pain was one I still acutely remember, even as my hand involuntarily went to my back, gently touching the tattoo that remained; even after a new life had begun. An oddity among the Fey at first, but was a growing feature for those in my court who formed a soulbond. The ritual had become a tradition in my court, much to the chagrin of those in the Spring Court. Several Archfey in my court had bond partners with their own bond tattoos. Not that Archfey were the only ones as many Fey came to the Court of the New Moon to undergo the ritual with their partner.