Chimper #2014
Kanariya possesses the patience of stone and the wisdom of the river, yet their mind is almost exclusively occupied by dumplings. Their reputation as a serene scholar in Waterfall City was cemented by years of silent meditation near the great fish statue, their Kitsune mask betraying no emotion. This image shattered during the annual Solstice Feast. Asked to deliver the opening blessing, Kanariya walked to the central plaza, cleared their throat, and then, catching the scent of grilled river-trout, proceeded to silently and methodically win the festival's eating contest. The city was stunned, then delighted. The unreadable sensei had a weakness. Students seeking profound truths now bring offerings of steamed buns—a wise investment, as a well-fed Kanariya is a much more generous teacher.
