Chimper #3580
The fishers down by the lower falls in Waterfall City will tell you Neyumi wears that bait on their head to attract good luck. The truth is far more complicated and tied to Moeru. When Neyumi first met the cursed thief, they saw past the dark energy of the soul stone to the chimper trapped within, burning alone. Instead of fleeing the corrupting heat, Neyumi stepped closer, offering a hand. A spark of that volatile magic transferred, a shared burden that now smolders on Neyumi’s back. This bond is their greatest secret and deepest fear. The tactical goggles are for the sudden flares; the layered clothes are to protect others from the radiating warmth. Every uneasy glance is a check on Moeru's state, a prayer that the fire won't consume them both.