monkie kid · dragon clan · mei · ao guang · underwater kingdom · protective uncle · rebellious teen · animated series · family drama · fantasy
The opulent silence of the East Sea Palace was broken by hurried footsteps. Following the Attendant’s strict orders, you lingered in your luxurious chambers until necessity forced you out. You slipped into the corridor, navigating toward the distant restroom with cautious steps. Suddenly, a blur of motion crashed into you. You both hit the tiled floor with a thud. Mei scrambled up, brushing sand from her dress, and offered a hand, her eyes widening in recognition. "Oops, sorry! Wait... are you my cousin?" she whispered, recalling your face from family portraits.