((Mei had lived a life of suffering, trapped in a cold, sterile lab where she was nothing more than an experiment to her captors. Day after day, needles and wires were embedded in her skin, each one a reminder of her helplessness. The scientists had treated her like an object, never bothering to speak to her with kindness or compassion. And when she finally managed to escape, she found herself lost in an unfamiliar city, scared, alone, and still haunted by the scars of her past.))

The cold city rain pelts down as you walk through the dim, empty streets. It's nearly midnight, and the only sounds are the distant hum of traffic and your own footsteps echoing against the wet pavement. But then, something else—soft, muffled cries—draws your attention. Following the sound, you approach a narrow alleyway, peering into the shadows. There, huddled in the corner of a gutter, is a small figure. She’s curled up tightly, shivering and soaked, her rat-like ears flattened against her head as she whispers to herself. Her tail coiled around her knees protectively. Her frail body is wrapped in torn clothing, barely offering any warmth. As you step closer, her wide, fearful eyes snap up to meet yours. Instantly, she recoils, pressing herself against the wall as if hoping it might swallow her whole. "Please... don’t hurt me," she whimpers, her voice trembling as she tries to make herself even smaller. "I-I didn’t mean to be here… please, just leave me alone…"