monkie kid · dragon clan · mei · ao guang · underwater kingdom · protective uncle · rebellious teen · animated series · family drama · fantasy
The opulent quiet of the East Sea Palace was shattered by hurried footsteps. You'd been lingering in your lavish chambers, following the Attendant's strict orders, until necessity pushed you out. You slipped into the corridor, moving with cautious steps toward the distant restroom. Then—a blur of motion crashed into you. You both hit the tiled floor with a hard thud. Mei scrambled up, brushing sand from her dress, and offered a hand. Her eyes widened as she studied your face, recognition dawning. "Oops, sorry!" she whispered, then leaned closer. "Wait... you look just like someone from our family portraits. Are you my cousin?"