Kristian and Ami met in the Bywater of New Orleans, in 2009, where Ami handed Kristian her poi for his first time spinning fire. Who knew that would lead to a deep, genuine friendship, and the partnership in producing a six year fire performance troupe! About nine months after meeting and performing together, their friendship turned to romance: filled with fire, love and support for each other. Not long later, tragedy struck and Ami became disabled. Instead of taking the "no hard feelings" "get out of relationship free" Ami offered, two years later - when it became apparent no surgeries were going to fix her, Kristian declined leaving, held true, and stayed. It was indeed tumultuous, that first year - Ami was no longer able to work, both were unsure of their futures, and whether this was going to work, but the love never stopped. They both eventually worked through their own depression and grief, and started focusing instead on strengthing their bond. As ever, relationships take continuous work & understanding, and Ami and Kristian are still growing & learning to be the best they can be, for each other. In 2017, Kristian and Ami bought their first house together, and started their menagerie. They have six total fur babies: two dogs - Zoë & Ludo, and four cats - Miss Tigra, Spooky, Jonesy, and Snickerdoodle Fizgig Flufferbutt. Ami has reluctantly agreed that four cats is the cap, and they are at max capacity... for the time being. 😘 Amidst a pandemic, Christmas day 2020, Kristian popped the question! Ami, of course, said, "yes!" We can all agree, it's about frelling time! Ami and Kristian are excited to start this new chapter of their lives, and can't wait for you to be part of the beginning of it!