She looked almost fragile, but I mapped the strength of her character in that stubborn chin, the knit of her brows, and the flattenin’ of a full mouth into a fine line. Slim limbs carved with muscle, sharp nails painted black. A surprisingly strong jawline that had taken more than its fair share of punches. A livin’ contrast, Mei Zhen. Our Rocky. A girl who was both named for a beautiful pearl and a famous fictional boxer.
