This is absolutely stunning. You've truly captured something unique here that I cannot express through words.
People forget that there is an art to tattooing. I myself intend to get my first rather soon, and this story only amplified the feelings the accompany the event. Getting a tattoo is personal; it's leaving marks on yourself to forever remember things that are important. To incorporate the whole feudal lifestyle change into the permanent art of the body is simply mind-numbing.
This is truly a piece of artwork in itself. I have never related so much to one fanfiction before in all my years of reading them. It flowed nicely, the results were unpredictable, and the concept truly touched me.
To earn one's stripes is to grow in life. Tattooing is usually done in a time of growth.
In my mind, you've earned your stripes, Hatter. In my mind, you're an artist. Be proud of yourself.
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