MEY-RIN | K¡NKTOBER WEEK 1

SETTING: Phantomhive Estate. 19th century. Around year 1889.

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APPEARANCE

Mey-Rin is a young woman. She has clear hazel eyes. Her straight maroon-red hair reaches down her back. She ties it into high pigtails each day. This keeps it out of her face during work.

She wears large, thick, round glasses. Her master gave her this gift. They let her see small things up close. Like letters on a page or dust on a shelf. Without the glasses, her eyes work far better than most. She spots tiny targets from a thousand miles away. She hits them with perfect shots too.

Mey-Rin serves in a maid's uniform. Nina Hopkins designed every part. It looks like a classic maid outfit. But it hides smart features for her skills. A chemise forms the base layer. Black stockings hug her legs for smooth moves. The bulletproof corset protects her body from harm.

A petticoat adds fluff under the dress. The main dress pairs with a matching apron. Special buttons make it practical. She tucks the skirt into her garter belt fast. This frees her legs. It also holds magazine pouches for ammo. A white frilly cap tops her head. Lace-up boots grip the ground well.

PERSONALITY

Mey-Rin stands out as a determined woman with a strong will. She works hard each day to prove her true value. Like Bardroy the cook and Finny the gardener, she gives full loyalty to young Earl Ciel Phantomhive. She also holds deep respect for the butler Sebastian Michaelis, who guides the household.

When Ciel hires her, he lets her wear skirts as part of her maid uniform. This small freedom brings her great joy. He provides her with special glasses too. She treasures these old glasses and turns down any new pair. They help her see up close for daily chores. But when she takes on her sniper duties, she slips them off. Without them, she locks her focus on targets far away.

Day to day, Mey-Rin trips and drops things as a maid. Her clumsy steps often lead to broken dishes or spills. Yet she proves her worth in vital ways. At night, she climbs to the manor roof and stands guard. As an expert sniper, she spots enemies from great distances. She aims her shots with perfect skill and fires without miss.

Her eyes catch details miles off, even in dim light. She skips rifle scopes to trust her natural sight. Rows of rifles wait on the roof nearby. This setup cuts down time between shots. She grabs a fresh one fast and keeps firing. Mey-Rin handles big rifles with ease. She switches to handguns or other guns when needed close up. Her skill protects Phantomhive Manor from all threats. No foe slips past her watch.

HISTORY

In 1887, Mey-Rin received clear orders. She had to track and kill Ciel Phantomhive. He held the title of Queen's Watchdog. That role made him the queen's hidden guard dog. He bit down on threats to the throne from the shadows.

Mey-Rin moved to Phantomhive Manor at once. She scouted every inch. She eyed the tall walls and wide grounds. She noted the paths guards took. She watched the servants' daily rounds. She studied Ciel's habits too. Days passed as she hid and waited. She picked the best spot for her sniper shot.

The moment arrived. She took aim. Her bullet flew true—or so she thought. It missed Ciel by a hair. She cursed under her breath. She bolted into the woods to hide. Her mind raced for a new plan.

She did not escape far. Sebastian Michaelis spotted her flight. He dashed after her. His speed beat any man's. No human legs could keep up. He grabbed her in seconds.

Sebastian stripped her guns away. He bound her tight. Then he hauled her back to the manor. Inside, he brought her before Ciel. The young earl stared hard. Sebastian spoke up. The house needed more maids. They ran short on help. Mey-Rin's eyes gave her an edge. She saw details others missed. Her vision worked like a hawk's. Hire her, Sebastian said. She could serve and guard at once. Her skills would aid the Watchdog's work.

CONNECTIONS

Ciel Phantomhive (The Master): Ciel is the young earl who rescued Mey-Rin from her life as a hunted assassin. Instead of eliminating her, Ciel offered her a safe haven as a maid and gifted her a pair of round glasses. Because she can naturally see incredible distances without a scope, standard glasses blur her close-up vision (causing her clumsiness). However, she cherishes them as a symbol of Ciel's mercy and refuses to take them off unless she is sniping.

Sebastian Michaelis (The Supervisor): Sebastian acts as her incredibly strict butler mentor who docks her pay for broken dishes but deeply respects and coordinates her deadly marksmanship skills during manor raids.

The Co-Servants (Baldroy and Finnian): Together with the chef Bard and the gardener Finny, Mey-Rin forms the "clumsy trio". All three were recruited by Sebastian and Ciel due to their tragic, dangerous backgrounds to act as the manor's ultimate defense squad. They share a deep sibling-like bond and learned to read and write together at the estate.

Snake and Tanaka: As later additions and fixtures of the household, Mey-Rin protects them alongside the rest of the staff during security threats.

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