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'''Chiri-Chiri''' is [[Rysn Ftori]]'s [[larkin]], one of only three known larkin left alive.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}

When [[Rysn]] first received her, Chiri-Chiri was about the size of the palm of her hand.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Since then, she has grown considerably, to more than two feet long.{{book ref|sa3.5|1}} Chiri-Chiri's general appearance is that of a large [[cremling]] with membranous wings. Her sleek head is reminiscent of an [[axehound]], but with solid silver eyes.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}{{book ref|sa3.5|2}} Typically, Chiri-Chiri's carapace is a brown-violet color, but when she requires a [[mandra]] to continue growing, her shell whitens to a chalky color.{{book ref|sa3.5|1}}

Since Chiri-Chiri eats [[Stormlight]], Rysn has to keep a close eye on her or she will sneakily eat the [[Light]] from the spheres Rysn uses to light the room or the Light powering her [[fabrial]]s. Recently, Rysn has had some success in training Chiri-Chiri to not eat Light unless offered, although Chiri-Chiri still disobeys occasionally. When she's not eating, she likes to nap in [[Tyvnk|Rysn's pot of grass]] or to perch on the lintel above the door. However, if the need arises, she is also protective of Rysn. Chiri-Chiri makes a variety of clicking noises with her jaw to communicate.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Chiri-Chiri is able to sense Rysn's tone and respond accordingly.{{book ref|sa3.5|2}} When Chiri-Chiri needs to bond a mandra to continue growing, she curls up and becomes much less energetic, often refusing to feed on spheres.{{book ref|sa3.5|1}} Her normal energy is restored quickly upon bonding.{{book ref|sa3.5|epilogue}}

Chiri-Chiri eats [[Stormlight]] by perching on or hovering over an infused [[sphere]] and sucking the [[Light]] out in a stream. She can also eat [[Voidlight]]. In addition to eating Light from spheres, Chiri-Chiri can suck Light, of both types, from people holding it, such as [[Fused]] or [[Surgebinder]]s.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}{{book ref|sa3.5|10}} She may even be able to feed on [[Breath]], including a [[Divine Breath]].{{wob ref|13419}}

Chiri-Chiri was given to [[Rysn]] by the island [[Relu-na]] after Rysn fell from its head.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}

When [[Vstim]] came to audit the queen's [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve|vault]] with Rysn, Chiri-Chiri snuck in. She saved Rysn by consuming all of the [[Voidlight]] from the [[Fused]] that was attacking them to rob the vault. After feasting on the [[Stormlight]] from the [[King's Drop]] and the Voidlight from the Fused, Chiri-Chiri grew significantly enough for Rysn to notice.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}

For several months since, Chiri-Chiri continued to grow until she fell mysteriously ill. This caused Rysn to consider an [[expedition to Akinah]] to attempt to get help for Chiri-Chiri.{{book ref|sa3.5|1}} They first traveled to [[Urithiru]], where Queen [[Navani Kholin]] marveled over Chiri-Chiri. After seeing the larkin for herself, Navani granted Rysn a deal to travel to [[Akinah]] to uncover the mysteries there.{{book ref|sa3.5|2}} Chiri-Chiri came on the expedition and spent most of the trip dozing off.{{book ref|sa3.5|4}} Partway through, upon discovering [[Nikli]]'s subterfuge, Rysn attempted to use Chiri-Chiri to determine if Nikli was holding Light, but Chiri-Chiri didn't draw any from Nikli's body. Rysn was confident this meant that Nikli wasn't holding any.{{book ref|sa3.5|10}} Upon arrival at Aimia, Chiri-Chiri looked up towards what [[Cord]] identified as [[luckspren]]. She seemed to perk up for the first time since the illness set in, getting up and flying around. After a short while, Chiri-Chiri dove into the water.{{book ref|sa3.5|12}} Later, when Rysn was bargaining with Nikliasorm in the caverns, Chiri-Chiri returned to Rysn, having bonded some mandras. Her normal coloration had returned and she even instinctively attempted to defend Rysn. Chiri-Chiri's arrival forced Nikli to consider making a deal with Rysn. Chiri-Chiri stayed with Rysn during the negotiations as Nikli revealed that it considered Chiri-Chiri to be an Ancient Guardian. Nikli explained that Chiri-Chiri was the third larkin the [[Sleepless]] had encountered, and the first to reach the size that required her to bond mandras.{{book ref|sa3.5|19}} After the negotiations concluded, a fully recovered Chiri-Chiri joined Rysn and the crew as they sailed back to the mainland.{{book ref|sa3.5|epilogue}}

Some time after the Aimia expedition, Chiri-Chiri was present during a conversation between Rysn and [[Vstim]]. She observed that the humans had an ungainly way of communicating, with a great deal of flapping, wet sounds that came from their mouths. As Rysn and Vstim talked, Chiri-Chiri sensed an ancient Rosharan[[Roshar]]an rhythm that vibrated up from the ground. After Vstim left, Chiri-Chiri wanted to communicate to Rysn about the impending danger that she sensed through the rhythm. By focusing on the sounds of the human tongue, she produced a few words, including Rysn's name. This shocked Rysn greatly.{{book ref|sa4|i|8}}