Well, you better listen up 'cuz I'm only gonna explain it once. I really hate repeating myself.

( jinx will even dramatically clear her throat for extra juicy effect over what she's about to say. )

Shimmer is this drug my Pops and the doctor was workin' on. It does all sorts of nifty stuff. It can heal ya and make you feel better, it's a fuel, and can give ya inhuman abilities. I got jammed with the stuff when I was dying. It's why my eyes are like this, y'know. They use to be blue. A side-effect, but hey...! I'm a super solider now so it's whatever.