Retired Character Su Mei Lin

[Su Mei Lin]

Su Mei Lin

biography

Su Mu Cheng was an investigator of the I.C.P.O (International Criminal Police Organization) who searched for clues to the recent disappearance of her sister. Known as the "black sheep of the I.C.P.O.", she investigated the illegal sales of narcotics and weapons when Scylla, an international crime syndicate got their hold of the high-ups of her police organization. She was prone to letting her emotions get the best of her, whether it be sheer rage or getting overly excitable which earned her the nickname. However, she has a strong sense of justice and is always willing to help out anyone in need. What made her stood out in her team was her quick thinking skills and creative tactics which soon led her search to the person who murdered her father.

Things didn't go as planned as it turned out to be Christof Ehrhardt, the head of the syndicate and the man who killed her father. She was about to lay a hand on him when his hired assassin got in her way and inflicted the first wound. She continued to fight in hopes of getting past him but to no avail. She was left with several wounds, bruises, and a threat to her life if she makes another attempt to go after him. In light of her defeat at their headquarters, she received a promotion for her efforts and dedication. Bawling her eyes out, she swore that those tears will be the last to shed and the next time she meets him, she’ll return the favor. This very scene attracted Ares - the Greek god of war - because he could feel her resolve and sense that she is an expert fighter. He wanted to know if she would accomplish her goal and he loved watching from the sidelines like a good action movie.

Her search ended with a team effort as they stormed into the crime syndicate headquarters. Mu Cheng confronted the man once more and fought with him alongside his partner. However, the situation went dire as she made the decision to sacrifice her friend to bring Christof down thus bringing an end to the operation. With his apparent suicide, the government exhaustively investigated Scylla's base and concluded that the head and the other bosses had also died, despite no evidence being shown to prove that the suicide happened.

A month later, Mu Cheng visits her father's grave, praying to him that his death had been avenged. With that, a friend of her coworker who went by the name Hei Feng Xi visited the grave. He was one of the people who was involved in the operation, or so he proclaimed. He seized the opportunity to ask her to have a drink with him and she accepted. The two made plans to do so that evening and the two of them entered into a night of passion after several drinks, a dance, and a conversation. Mu Cheng was happy to find the man who could court her but his disappearance the next morning left her with nothing but a heartbroken feeling. Upon discovery of her pregnancy, she was furious at the man who just knocked her up and left her in the dust but she never let it deviate her from her routine. She soon came into terms with her unexpected circumstances and resolved to raise her daughter who would become the only immediate family she has. She took steps to ensure the wellness of herself and her baby in hopes that she would introduce her daughter to the world without any complications.

Several months later, she gave birth to a baby - Mei Lin. To her misfortune, her daughter was stubborn and ill-tempered, not obeying Mu Cheng at times. Her mother notes her lack of manners as she stands upon the table to eat rather than sit in the nearby empty chair. Her temperament never fazed her mother as she had more than enough experiences in dealing with a similar demeanor. She was careful to teach her proper mannerisms, etiquette, and taught her ways she could vent her anger. Sometimes, it worked. Sometimes, it did not - but she knew her daughter was heading in the right direction (most of the time). She never gave up on her. By the same coin, Mei Lin began to help out around the house by completing chores such as cutting wood, cleaning many surfaces, and preparing food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When she was five, she began her martial arts training in a nearby kung fu school but it was not until two years later where she had her undergo steady conditioning but her methods were practical. She put her to a regime similar to what she went through when she was at the academy - calisthenics and cardio exercises.

Although the family did not enjoy a lavish lifestyle, the two lived happily and showed a great deal of love and care for one another. Every Sunday, she helps her mother make dinner for an orphanage by gathering large quantities of ingredients and preparing them for her mother to cook. From a young age, Mei Lin developed a prediction that her father abandoned them in the mountains when she was baby, leaving her mother to raise her herself. There was no mention of him at all from Mu Cheng and whenever she asks, she would either avoid the question or give her vague answer. 

When she was eleven, she transferred into a middle school with a recommendation letter in no thanks to her mother’s connections and her use of words. That was the easy part but the problems soon came after. She was regularly bullied at school because of her ethnicity and learning difficulties. She never had a good academic standing and that was what confused her classmates when they assumed Asians would excel but it was an opportunity for racial attacks. She would often fight with her aggressors and eventually get suspended. It was not until she laid eyes on an odd boy by the name of Clover who was surrounded by three others. They were ganging up on him but before one of them was about to land a hit, she got in his way and deflected it. This act of heroism somehow aroused them in wanting to fight her and she took up on their offer and engaged. After sending them away, she comforted the odd boy and he thanked her for helping him and their friendship began. In return, he often taught her English which made her goal of overcoming the language barrier easier but she frowned the more she understood the words spoken to her at school when she realized they were using language meant to hurt. The two went on to become the best of friends and have each other’s backs. In light of this situation, she was able to make friends with those of her ethnicity as she felt more comfortable speaking Mandarin.

One day, when the two of them were out in the park to hang out for another English session when three hellhounds attacked them. Clover was running but Mei Lin stood there as they first approached her but she did not have any weapons on her. Instead, she used her pencil Clover gave her but it began to transform into a gladius as she thrusted it towards one of the monsters. It howled in pain but she performed another slash before it could react, leaving her to face two more. She readied her stance and bravely faced them with courage, ending the battle when they settled into dust. When she asked Clover what they were, he told her as they walked back to her home - how Greek monsters came to be and why they attack demigods. And to top it all off, he revealed himself to be a satyr - a development she was more than happy to keep a secret. When Clover suggested going with him to Camp Half-Blood, she kindly refused saying that if the monster she just faced is all that will be attacking her, then she would not have any reason to be concerned. While this is true, Clover could not help but get a bad feeling about this.

It was thanks to Mei Lin saving Clover that earned her a reputation in school that protected her from physical assault but it did not completely stop subtle acts of racism whether sprouted from fear or preconceived notions about her ethnicity. Because of this, her friends are getting subjected to these acts as well so they had cut the cords and chose not to talk to her again. To her relief, only a select few including Clover chose to remain with her but it still saddened her that it was because of her that her former friends cut her off from their lives. 

During a multicultural day at school, she and her friends were going to perform a Chinese traditional dance when a dracaenae stormed into the grounds. Everyone thought it was part of one of the performances until it started attacking people because they got in the way of their real target - the daughter of Ares. Mei Lin immediately grabbed her gladius and made way for the monster only to be deflected by its staff. The two began to clash and seemed to fight on even footing until it made use of its tails, slamming the demigod into the floor. One of its tails slithered to her unconscious body and coiled around her, causing her to be awake and attempt to break free with brute force. She was unclenching her teeth and finally felt free from the struggle when Clover hurled the gladius she dropped and the tip pierced the serpent trunk. Mei Lin was catching her breath but when she stood up the satyr grabbed her hand and led her away while the monster was still occupied with the wound he inflicted. The two made haste to her home with their stuff.

Completely shocked by their plans to travel to camp, Mu Cheng refused to believe that her daughter needed a safe place to go after how much time she spent personally training her and having her walk to the kung fu school. It was so sudden, but after giving it some thought, she green lighted their departure. She would sometimes overhear her daughter complain to Clover about the racism she had experienced in school which most recently resulted in some of the fine china shattered, so she believed her reason to go while it seemed blasphemous at first. The display of frustration startled her but she did not want her to experience that treatment anymore so this sounded like the best option for her.The two of them booked flights the next day, spending the rest of the evening settling their goodbyes with her family. Arriving at their destination, Clover hailed the Grey Sisters’ cab. The drive was uneventful and Mei couldn’t help but think of the things being a demigod did for her both good and bad.

She was furious when she was claimed by Ares. Leaving her mother to raise her by herself and watching the other children with two parents side by side. Living with her grandmother somewhat fulfilled that role but how can she answer the question of her father’s whereabouts when her mother wouldn’t say anything to her not to mention him being a Greek god. She and her mother were fine without him and she could bet that she’d be fine without him as well. Being a demigod could explain the monster attacks she had been dealing with and how she was able to pick up martial arts and weapons fairly quickly so she sought to use her abilities to protect. Mei Lin chose to stay in camp full-time while self-studying so she can go to an ivy league college in the future. She currently spends her time training for the next time she faces another monster but she does go on trips to see her family and friends in San Francisco during holidays.

Personality

Mei Lin is a confident and expressive, teenage girl. She highly enjoys school and learning, especially things like math which most of her peers don’t like. She cares deeply about the environment and has an abundance of knowledge of endangered marine life such as dolphins. She was carefree, reckless, and she did not care what people thought of her. She liked saying and doing what she wanted all day, all the time. She was also really extroverted, dramatically entering school and proudly hanging out with her friends. Mei was also very close with her mother and grandmother as they hang out together a lot and get along well. As a daughter of Ares, she constantly bears anger and rage. This has caused her to be emotionally driven at times, leading to some of her actions being excessive. Most find her to be aloof, but she is warm, friendly, and deeply loyal towards her friends and loved ones.
 
After her act of heroism, she is somewhat cautious of how she acts. She wouldn’t hesitate to deploy her fighting skills if it means saving someone from harm. She wasn’t afraid to get suspended again but she was of her mother scolding her. Because of this and her mother’s helicopter parenting, it makes Mei Lin very anxious and frustrated. This in turn leads to her relationship with her mother becoming strained. Since entering camp, much of her old self is back simply because her mother is not around yet she still has not come into terms with her. She strived to be her perfect child but she did not want to see her happiness and hard work flushed down the toilet. Maybe one day she’ll reconcile with her.

About Me

Birthdate: January 21, 2006
Likes: Asian dramas, studying, dumplings, making people laugh, cute animals, pop music
Dislikes: Racism, being grounded by her mother, embarrassment, bullies, people who judge her for her interests.
Family:

• Mom:
• Su Mu Cheng, 47
• Dad:
• Ares
• Siblings:
• -
• Other:
• Su Xiao Yu, 74 - grandmother

Happy Thoughts: Karaoke, home cooked meals, fighting games, hanging with friends.
Nightmares: Being left alone.
Fatal Flaw: Recklessness. Mei Lin may get angered to the point where it clouds her judgment.

PLAYED BY: Nero

FACE CLAIM: Zhao Lu Si

Edited November 9, 2022 by Su Mei Lin

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