They always look most vibrant when they are brand new.

I do not think it looks bad nor faded.

Usually quality tattoos look good for many years.

It's healing. That's what happens

Does seem a little light for a new one.

Stay out of the sun my ex said

How hard was the peel?

Did it shed much?

It happens.

Talk w/the artist & maybe in 4 months they'll touch it up.

Well, I think it looks better now.

It looks as you would expect it to after healing. If you want it to remain dark then you often need to get a second coat, so to speak, particularly with black work.