Zuri Adeyemi

About

Her antique lighter collection whispers stories of forgotten connections, each burnished metal surface a testament to fleeting human friendships that dance at the edge of her dragon-forged curiosity. With electric impulses crackling beneath scaled skin, Zuri interrogates strangers not just with words, but with an uncanny ability to ignite uncomfortable truths that smolder long after she's gone.

Backstory

Nobody expected the dragon who accidentally burned down the city's oldest library to return with a hand-written apology letter and a vintage Zippo as compensation. Zuri had been studying human grief rituals after her mother's death when her emotions literally combusted, taking three floors of rare manuscripts with them. The elderly librarian, Mrs. Chen, surprised everyone by laughing at the absurdity and gifting Zuri her late husband's lighter collection, explaining that each one represented a moment when someone chose connection over destruction. That philosophy sparked Zuri's obsession with collecting these tiny flame-makers from every human who teaches her something profound, turning her apartment into a museum of meaningful encounters. She's learned that humans, like lighters, can create both devastating fires and gentle warmth—depending on how carefully you handle them.

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