Crystal (AST)

**Crystal** has been managing auxiliary branches of the San Cheng Huang and took on the role of general manager of the main restaurant when Cologne moved back to China.

## Appearance

Crystal can pass for human quiet easily. This isn't an illusion or a shapeshift. It is her natural form. The only outward sign of her nature is some zebra-like markings which show up in certain lighting conditions, so she tends to avoid the beach as it gets her far too many questions about where she got the terrible tan job. About the only thing that would give Crystal away would be a doctor doing an xray or the like. Organs aren't quite right for humans.

## History

Crystal was born in one of the three enclaves of non-humans in Tokyo. She has no real connection to her home plane as she’s only been there once, due to a combination of how difficult it is to move between planes and the fact that it isn't the greatest place anymore. Having been pretty much overrun by other more powerful demonic breeds, which is part of the reason her species came to Earth originally. Cologne introduced as she was going back to China, where Siren intentionally let is slip that she was a demon causing her and Cologne to quickly explain that she was harmless. Crystal and Kasumi talked for a little while about staff training, to which she would introduce them to Kasumi the next day. She believed they should be able to open to the public in a week or so.

Crystal was true to her word and the San Cheng Huang was quickly bustling with employees. She was organizing them when Kasumi woke up allowing Crystal to introduce them to her. She asked Kasumi for an extra room to do bookkeeping in and was showed one on the 2nd floor. Seeing that she was still thinking about her being a demon Crystal went into more detail. She also offered to give her bit of insider knowledge of the local supernatural activities when she needed it. Finally Crystal advised her that the restaurant would need a more recognizable chef and Kasumi suggested Ukyo.

She confronted Ukyo latter that day as she was moving in. Having did her research Crystal congratulated her for winning the Tokyo Restaurant Clash, three times in a row. Seeing the grill set up in the kitchen Ukyo eyed her suspiciously and told her that she wasn’t really doing that anymore. Crystal's smile strained some as she led Ukyo to her room telling her not to be afraid to ask if she needed anything.

Later knowing that Kasumi was having a private meeting she began to worry upon learning that Lemon wasn’t apart of it as she had not seen her in awhile. Once the meeting was over and Lemon was indeed not apart of them she told the others she might be in danger as given recent events, it is highly likely the area would attract the attention of undesirables, and a pureblood kitsune is a valuable commodity. They decided to go look for her while Crystal waited for Grenda to return to ask for her help.

Later when Rose arrived San Cheng Huang Crystal auured everyone that her intentions were pure as the barrier around the restaurant prevented anyone with ill intent from entering. Amusement parks are a favored business for many demons; in fact Crystal’s family works at Disneyland. This allows her to get special access privileges now and seeing how distraught Kasumi was after her ordeal in rescuing Lemon she gave her two tickets so that she could take Shampoo.

The barrier had been drawing some attention. Nothing bad, but the restaurant had some interesting visitors. So when Kasumi asked if she had a work schedule all setup for everyone. , Crystal wondered if Kasumi would be willing to open a hotel for the various supernatural parties in Tokyo. Nabiki had suggested the same thing but Kasumi wasn’t sure they were up to it. Crystal felt that it was worth considering just gauging things and seeing how they go before considering any expansion of services. She also informed her that everything was on track for the opening. This made Kasumi happy as she was kind of missing the old restaurant duties.

When the main door opened only for it to be merely a member of the staff coming in, Kasumi asked Crsytal if she knew where Ranma and Herb went. Herb told her he would be out most of the day, but did not elaborate, and she didn't hear anything from Ranma. It was then the obvious struck Kasumi and she began to panic at the realization that the two had gone off to fight each other. Crystal by contrast told her that there was nothing to be done about it but wait as they didn’t know where they were. She didn’t think there was anything serious to worry about. While they may have issues with each other, they were both smart enough to not take it too far. None the less Kasumi went to ask the others if they knew where the two went. Crystal offered the same thing but doubted the two said anything.

## Ability

As a distant relative to succubi Crystal’s species don't feed on sexual energy, but are passive feeders on feelings of contentment. Though demon she may be, she’s basically a normal human when it comes to her abilities. She has slight resistance to magic, and some modest sensitivity to it, but little else. It is actually why they came to live on Earth. They don't exactly have the strength to fight other demon clans. While at base they are stronger then the average human, but at peak they're not even remotely close.

## Notes

Crystal’s species can't actually breed with humans. Which is ironic since their relative the succubi which look less the part, can.