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Markings.

Pronounced- okay, don't be stupid.

Other Terms Including: Marked, Markers, and Marks

Origin: Origin is unknown, but the practice has been around since early civilization.

Physical: A random mark developed by birth, which begins to glow once the matching mark is found and the deal is completed.

Other information:

Although many do not bother to look, there are customary coming of age ceremonies many still practice in order to find the person who matches their mark. A mark is just like a fingerprint, except there are two in the world instead of one. Colour and shape variations help with the individuality of the couple. Sex and/or gender identification does not interfere with this, as many same-sex relationships are developed through marks and have become more common due to overpopulation.

A match is sealed through sexual intercourse, in which the mark will begin glowing and become significantly more distinct. Once you have accomplished this, your feelings become intertwined together no matter how far apart you are. Although unsure why and how this happens, many theorize that this is to help be more in tune with your match, in order to ensure longer healthy relationships.

Some abnormalities can come into play here, however. Although rare, at times there can be three or four with the same mark, instead of just the standard two. Some are even born without a mark, or without a match for the mark they are given.