For a goat, Mei has quite a vibrant and human personality. He can be described as a gentle, honest, optimistic, sensitive kid. But with a naive streak far too great for his own good, carelessness that almost get's him killed, and a stubborn streak when it comes to his ideals.
And now to elaborate:
Mei is a very gentle and carefree spirit, he practically floats as he prances about. He at least tries to be considerate under normal circumstances, even if at times he lacks a certain amount of tact and shoves his hoof in his mouth. (such as offhandedly remarking about how nice it was to eat while looking at scenery.... before apologizing remembering that Gabu had forgotten his lunch) It doesn't take much to make him giggle with happiness. In fact, he is almost guaranteed to giggle at anything that makes him feel happy.
Which brings us to his sensitivity. While it's true it doesn't take much to make Mei laugh, it works for other emotions as well. Such as being upset with Gabu's need to eat meat at all in order to survive. Even though gabu was doing everything he could to make it as easy as possible for the two (only eating a few field mice when Mei was sleeping) Mei was still upset by it. Even though he did understand Gabu had to eat too, he simply doesn't like what he doesn't like. Though he did apologize later to him. Not to mention that loud sounds frighten him easily.
Mei is honest about his thoughts and feelings, and when it comes to his loved ones it is difficult for him to hide anything. Even if it has the potential to hurt him (such as confessing that he was set up by the goats to gather information, and even telling Gabu that he couldn't go on and that he should eat him). If he does keep anything a secret, such is the case with his friendship with Gabu at first: it is out of a case of necessity. Unless it really is information that NEEDS to be kept private, Mei is generally speaking an open book.
His carelessness comes at a price, and not just absentmindedly saying something that might be considered rude. Or even slipping a little when trying to balance on a rock. It comes with a certain level of naivete about the world around him and the way it operates. Good people are good to him, and he is more then willing to trust them and believe that things will work out. Even if he barely knows them! Keep in mind he had just met Gabu before trusting the wolf with his life solely because he didn't eat him the first chance he had gotten. And in his mind there was no reason not to. After all someone who shared so much in common with him and didn't eat him couldn't possibly be planning on eating him later. Even when Gabu did suspicious things like nibble at his ears, even CHARGE at him, it didn't occur to him that Gabu was going to eat him or even saw him as delicious until much later on. After he was reminded that it is in wolves natures to see him as a meal, until Gabu himself told him that goat meat was actually his favorite food. Gabu told him that he hated eating goats and he took that to heart and believed him right up until he was told otherwise. That is an insane amount of trust to give anybody, let alone a natural enemy.
Along with the natural naivete and trust Mei is a bit of an optimist. If only because he is almost always in agreement with Gabu over everything, and Gabu himself is an optimist. Despite how nigh suicidal the journey across a snow covered mountain was for a small goat and a starving wolf, they both felt that they could make it. Not only that, but also that a beautiful forest where they could live in peace without having their friendship questioned was waiting for them at the other side.
That isn't to say that he is completely pleasant one hundred percent of the time, and that's he just delicately floats through life sheltered from the world. Mei also has a stubborn streak: especially concerning his ideals. While this can be a positive trait when it comes to his unwavering loyalty towards Gabu, it also can bite. It just cannot be stressed enough that had the situation had been any different at all, Mei would have died many times over. Half the problem with the double edged nature of his personality isn't just that in the wrong situation is can be hurtful, but also that he is so stubborn at sticking to it.
But, that aside Mei truly is a wonderful friend, who is willing to stick through any obstacle a friendship throws at him. His kindness makes it easy for others to relax around him, and he takes a lot of joy in the happiness of the ones that are close to him. His carelessness is almost a part of his whimsical charm. He is genuine in all that he does and thus is sincere in his kindness.
Mei | One Stormy Night | Unreserved | SERIOUSLY YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW
For a goat, Mei has quite a vibrant and human personality. He can be described as a gentle, honest, optimistic, sensitive kid. But with a naive streak far too great for his own good, carelessness that almost get's him killed, and a stubborn streak when it comes to his ideals.
And now to elaborate:
Mei is a very gentle and carefree spirit, he practically floats as he prances about. He at least tries to be considerate under normal circumstances, even if at times he lacks a certain amount of tact and shoves his hoof in his mouth. (such as offhandedly remarking about how nice it was to eat while looking at scenery.... before apologizing remembering that Gabu had forgotten his lunch) It doesn't take much to make him giggle with happiness. In fact, he is almost guaranteed to giggle at anything that makes him feel happy.
Which brings us to his sensitivity. While it's true it doesn't take much to make Mei laugh, it works for other emotions as well. Such as being upset with Gabu's need to eat meat at all in order to survive. Even though gabu was doing everything he could to make it as easy as possible for the two (only eating a few field mice when Mei was sleeping) Mei was still upset by it. Even though he did understand Gabu had to eat too, he simply doesn't like what he doesn't like. Though he did apologize later to him. Not to mention that loud sounds frighten him easily.
Mei is honest about his thoughts and feelings, and when it comes to his loved ones it is difficult for him to hide anything. Even if it has the potential to hurt him (such as confessing that he was set up by the goats to gather information, and even telling Gabu that he couldn't go on and that he should eat him). If he does keep anything a secret, such is the case with his friendship with Gabu at first: it is out of a case of necessity. Unless it really is information that NEEDS to be kept private, Mei is generally speaking an open book.
His carelessness comes at a price, and not just absentmindedly saying something that might be considered rude. Or even slipping a little when trying to balance on a rock. It comes with a certain level of naivete about the world around him and the way it operates. Good people are good to him, and he is more then willing to trust them and believe that things will work out. Even if he barely knows them! Keep in mind he had just met Gabu before trusting the wolf with his life solely because he didn't eat him the first chance he had gotten. And in his mind there was no reason not to. After all someone who shared so much in common with him and didn't eat him couldn't possibly be planning on eating him later. Even when Gabu did suspicious things like nibble at his ears, even CHARGE at him, it didn't occur to him that Gabu was going to eat him or even saw him as delicious until much later on. After he was reminded that it is in wolves natures to see him as a meal, until Gabu himself told him that goat meat was actually his favorite food. Gabu told him that he hated eating goats and he took that to heart and believed him right up until he was told otherwise. That is an insane amount of trust to give anybody, let alone a natural enemy.
Along with the natural naivete and trust Mei is a bit of an optimist. If only because he is almost always in agreement with Gabu over everything, and Gabu himself is an optimist. Despite how nigh suicidal the journey across a snow covered mountain was for a small goat and a starving wolf, they both felt that they could make it. Not only that, but also that a beautiful forest where they could live in peace without having their friendship questioned was waiting for them at the other side.
That isn't to say that he is completely pleasant one hundred percent of the time, and that's he just delicately floats through life sheltered from the world. Mei also has a stubborn streak: especially concerning his ideals. While this can be a positive trait when it comes to his unwavering loyalty towards Gabu, it also can bite. It just cannot be stressed enough that had the situation had been any different at all, Mei would have died many times over. Half the problem with the double edged nature of his personality isn't just that in the wrong situation is can be hurtful, but also that he is so stubborn at sticking to it.
But, that aside Mei truly is a wonderful friend, who is willing to stick through any obstacle a friendship throws at him. His kindness makes it easy for others to relax around him, and he takes a lot of joy in the happiness of the ones that are close to him. His carelessness is almost a part of his whimsical charm. He is genuine in all that he does and thus is sincere in his kindness.