OC Shimmer Chrysola - Cafe Monstera

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Recommended Strength - 0.6- 1.0

Tips:

• Putting black hair in the negative helps her come out more shiny.

Shimmer Chrysola - Creeping Coin Mimic

Shimmer Chrysola gained life within the massive hoard of an ancient dragon, nestled in the heart of a remote mountain cave. At first, the dragon saw her as little more than a nuisance, a mimic that had formed out of his beloved treasure. But Shimmer's confidence, cute sass, and unyielding spirit quickly grew on him, and over time, the two developed a strong bond, as father and daughter. The dragon affectionately began calling her his "greatest treasure," a term of endearment that made Shimmer light up with pride.

The two shared many happy years together, united by their love of gold and riches. The dragon taught Shimmer about the world, while Shimmer's lively personality brought warmth and humor to his solitary life. They spent their days admiring the hoard, swapping stories, and defending their treasure from the occasional intruder.

One day, their idyllic life came to an end. A group of adventurers, intent on slaying the dragon and claiming his treasure, stormed the cave. The dragon fought fiercely to protect his hoard and Shimmer, fending off attack after attack. When the adventurers turned their weapons on Shimmer, the dragon shielded her with his massive body, enduring blow after blow. Though he ultimately defeated the intruders, the wounds he sustained were fatal.

As he lay dying, the dragon urged Shimmer to survive and live on. "You are my greatest treasure," he said one final time before passing. Heartbroken, Shimmer stayed by his side, mourning the loss of her father figure. But her grief was cut short when the sounds of more adventurers echoed through the cave. Knowing she couldn’t stay, Shimmer grabbed what little gold she could carry in her mimic body and fled.

Shimmer ran and ran, tears streaming as she left behind the only home she had ever known. Exhausted and scared, she eventually stumbled upon an ornate, gilded door glowing faintly in the wilderness. Its shimmering gold and embedded jewels felt oddly comforting, like a piece of her old home calling to her. Desperate for safety, she stepped through the door and into a new world.

The bustling, modern world on the other side of the door was nothing like Shimmer’s mountain cave. Bright lights, towering buildings, and unfamiliar people overwhelmed her senses. Wandering aimlessly, she sought comfort in anything that reminded her of home.

Eventually, she spotted a group of men unloading a beautiful sign lined with gold and intricate designs. Intrigued and longing for familiarity, Shimmer waited until the workers were distracted and merged herself into the gold frame of the sign, her mimic abilities allowing her to become one with the metal. Finally feeling at peace, she rested there, hidden from the world.

Some time later she awoke when the sign was being delivered and installed. To her surprise, the sign was for a place called Café Monstera. Manager, overseeing the installation, admired the sign and remarked, "This is beautiful. It’ll be the café’s greatest treasure."

Hearing those words, Shimmer’s heart swelled with both joy and sadness, reminded of her dragon father. Tears began to flow from her mimic body, causing the sign to appear as though it was crying. This startled Manager, who stepped closer to inspect. Before he could figure out what was happening, Shimmer suddenly burst out of the sign, throwing her arms around him and sobbing.

Though initially stunned, Manager comforted her until she calmed down enough to explain her story. Shimmer, still tearful, was touched that he referred to her as his greatest treasure, comedically misunderstanding that he had been talking about the sign and not her. Manager simply smiled, happy to see her spirits lift.

As they talked more, Shimmer’s confident and sassy personality began to shine through. With a mischievous grin, she declared that she had decided to stay with Manager since she's his “greatest treasure.” Amused and slightly overwhelmed by her stubbornness, Manager eventually relented and welcomed her into the café family.

Shimmer's Role in the Cafe:

Shimmer quickly found her place as the café’s cashier and head of finances. Her sharp wits and love for money made her a natural fit, and within days, she had already implemented several cost-saving measures. She takes great pride in managing the café’s earnings and even finds joy in the little things, like organizing the cash register with perfect precision.

For Shimmer, Café Monstera has become her new “treasure hoard,” not just because of the money but because of the family she’s found within its walls. While her sass and boldness keep everyone on their toes, her loyalty and care for her new home are unmistakable. For the first time, Shimmer feels like she’s found something even more valuable than gold: belonging.

Fun Facts about Shimmer Chrysola:

Name Meaning: Shimmer - Her self-given name referring to her glittering appearance and her love for all things shiny. Chrysola - Play on the Greek word Chryso meaning "gold" associated with divine and eternal beauty.

Age: 500 yrs

Height: 150-200cm

Birthday: July 20th

Cafe Position: Financier/ Cashier

Favorite Food: Can but doesn't need to eat, She finds it amusing to eat edible gold leaf flakes on food. Manager doesn't indulge her expensive tastes often, however.

Favorite Color: Gold

Favorite Hobby: Counting money/ Discount hunting while shopping