Mei

**Mei** is a citizen of Portia that the player can befriend and eventually marry. She works as a reporter for the Portia Times. At the end of the day, she returns home, which is x. Her home is open from x.

She is an enthusiastic and proactive entrepreneur, always looking for opportunities to help the Portia Times. She doesn't let people get her down.

## Background

### Related Characters

Mei's closest connection in Portia is Erwa, her Buddy and colleague at the Portia Times.

## Perks

Developing a friendly relationship with Mei unlocks new dialogue that reveals more about Mei and gives you access to special relationship perks. Mei is single and is open to starting a romantic relationship, so improving your friendship also makes **romantic** dating and eventually marriage possible.

## Interactions

You can develop your relationship with Mei by interacting in a variety of ways:

* Chat
* Gift
* Spar
* RPS
* Invitation
* Dates
* Dine
* Interact
* Photo
* Ride
* Trade

###  Chat

The following are quotes from Mei:

**First meeting**

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 He-llo new Builder! That's who you are, right? I'm Mei, I work at the newspaper. Seeya around!
Stranger

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 If you want to know the latest happenings in Portia, just check out the Portia Times.
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 I just got a news tip but I can't tell you about it! You'll just have to read about it later.
 If you want to know the latest happenings in Portia, just check out the Portia Times.
 I just got a news tip! I can't tell you what it is yet, so you'll just have to read about it later.
 Erwa has me running errands for him today! Hmm, where can I find some Red Tea?
 I'm still getting used to how quiet it is in Portia.. Did you find it difficult when you moved here?
 I overheard someone saying that Gust puts Honeybee Wax in his hair. That's why it's so shiny!
 I saw Merlin savaging through some old scraps of technology by the Research Center. What is she building this time?
 Have you seen a Mystery Man around town? I've heard people say he sells rare and beautiful items. I wonder if he'll agree to an interview?
Friend

 I think Mayor Gale is doing great, but I'm not sure he's got what it takes to transform Portia. The Mayor of Atara is a lot, uh, meaner...but he gets the job done.
 I sent a letter to my family back in Atara today. They asked if I'd made any friends here, so I told them a bit about you! Hopefully, one day, they'll come and visit...
 There's some really scary stuff going on in the world, but it's even scarier when people don't know about it. I've got to make sure the people of Portia stay informed!
Sweetheart

 At first I thought being in Portia was a punishment from the Atara Times. I couldn't stand being away from my home. But you've changed that.
 Y'know, if you ever give up building and crafting, you should totally be a beauty model. I have to stop myself from taking out my camera every time I see you!
 You and me should run away, and go on amazing adventures together! Oh, alright, I'll go to work now. But it's a good idea!
 I really think you've transformed Portia into a newer, better town. And you've transformed me into a newer, better girl!
Spouse

 I tried writing down how much I love you, but my typewriter ran out of paper before I could finish. I guess I'm going to the store on my break today...
 Make sure to gear up before you go out adventuring, okay? I'll be so mad if you get hurt out there!
 Before we got married, I used to have dreams about exploring the world, writing amazing stories, taking beautiful photographs. I still get them - but now you're there by my side.
 We should travel to Atara one day. You can meet my parents, they'll love you. Not as much as I do, because that's totally impossible. But it'll be close.
 Imagine if you never came to Portia. Would it look the same? Would I still be here? It's weird to think about, huh?
 I know I joke a lot, but I do really love you. You're like my muse. One look at you, and I want to write pages and pages!
Unhappy

 Hey! I have this idea for a new story and...oh, whatever. You don't care, do you?
 I'm thinking about spending more time at the office...you don't need me around here.
 I wonder what's happening in Atara right now? Maybe I should give up and move back...
Nemesis

 The Atara Times told me that Portia was filled with boring nobodies. I guess in your case they were right.
 Ugh. I'm not wasting my words on you.
 Here's a new headline: "Don't talk to me!"
 Why did you stop me? I have important things to do!

###  Gift

Giving gifts to Mei affects your relationship. While most items will have a **Neutral** effect, the following are Mei's unique preferences:

###  Spar

Mei will spar with you three times per day.

###  RPS

Mei will play RPS with you three times per day.

###  Invitation

Occasionally, first thing in the morning, you may leave your house to find Mei outside, hoping to invite you out for a date.

###  Dates

Once you have become buddies with Mei, you can schedule a play date together. Later, if you decide to confess how you feel and Mei accepts you, you can schedule a romantic date.

###  Dine

If you choose to dine at The Round Table with Mei during a date, be sure to order dishes they will like. Sometimes, if you ask them before ordering, they will tell you exactly which dishes to order; other times, they will just give little hints. In any event, Mei's food preferences are:

 Appetizer | n/a
 Meat | n/a
 Vegetarian | n/a
 Drink | n/a
 General Preferences

###  Interact

As you develop your relationship with Mei, you can TBDinteract.

###  Photo

You can take a photo with Mei by interacting and selecting the **Photo** icon.

###  Ride

If you have a suitable mount, you can invite Mei to go for a ride with you by interacting and selecting the **Ride** icon.

###  Trade

Mei occasionally uses the Relic Pieces Exchange board at the Museum to trade for relic pieces. Mei also visits the museum occasionally and likes to look at particular exhibits (after you have donated them to the Museum).

Mei offers the following pieces:

Mei requests the following pieces in exchange for Relationship Points:
+30 +30 +30 +30 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10
When Mei visits the following exhibits, your relationship will improve:

## Notes

She wears a blue-white sombrero, has light-red hair, blue eyes and dresses in a beige poncho with a white shirt underneath it.