Urban boy meets rural girls …and they really like him.

Long ago, having coloured strands in your fur was seen as a sign of prestige— the cost of natural dye, the elaborate designs, and spiritual connection made these designs accompany social renown. Over time, cultural shifts and new techniques in dye production allowed more and more people to use it, making it lose its exclusivity.

Urban islands almost forgot the practice, while the rural islands kept it. Seeing someone in a city with these markings is almost a certain sign that they are rural.