Chimper #5319
Funako carefully poured the steaming tea, their face a mask of intense concentration that others often mistook for fury. It was a look that had earned them their unfortunate nickname. During a banquet amidst the bamboo-lined streets and falling cherry blossoms of their high-altitude home, they were tasked with serving a visiting diplomat. Distracted by a particularly beautiful swirl of petals, they let the tea steep far too long and served it stone cold. The guest took one sip, shivered dramatically, and loudly proclaimed them “the coldest host on the mountain.” The name stuck. Ever since, Funako has traveled with a backpack full of rare leaves and kettles, on a quest to redeem themself by brewing the perfect, warmest cup of tea. Anyone who spends five minutes with them knows the truth: they're just a warm soul at war with a teapot.
