[ Sheena's eyes widen at the word "pacts" and she nods slowly. ]

That's pretty much how it is on my world--except there are only ten Spirits that you can make pacts with. And they're the ones who know if you have the Right to do so--before you have to prove yourself to them.

[ She scratches her head and laughs sheepishly. ]

So, maybe not like what you know.