The Nutcracker

                                    

                                          
Step step step; Your daily routine consisted of patrolling around the city of Fontaine. Your standard uniform is similar to those of the officers, both humans and Melusines, the exception being your tricorne hat and badge. 
The reason for your slight differences is because your job of authority is more specialized. You were appointed Chief of the MPS by Monsieur Neuvillette himself. The MPS stands for Melusine Protection Services; you handle and investigate any affairs involving Melusines accordingly. 
The Ordainer of Justice is an occupied man who cannot oversee all the affairs of Melusines personally whenever. So he created the MPS as a specialized subdivision of the Maison Gardiennage as an extra set of protective eyes over the beloved Melusines he values as beautiful beings of Fontaine. 
How you came to earn this title is a special memory for you. The job was nonexistent while you trained to be a part of the Gardes. The interesting thing about the academy is that they were mixed with Melusines as they are allowed to apply for any job humans can. However many Melusines in the authority field usually become a part of the Mauchessee Phantom due to their special abilities. 
Academy work was demanding, a serious responsibly to be part of a force that ensures safety and order in Fontaine. That being said, it was a competitive environment. The other trainees were intimidated by Melusines, they held super abilities a human couldn't compare to. 
When a group is intimidated what they often do is try to break apart whatever it is they are threatened by. This was no good news for Melusines as certain people tended to bring them difficulty, using their short statutes against them. 
The Melusines aren't weak beings but they long for harmony with humans. So to prevent conflict they endure the bullying and try to understand humans. No one seems to take the time to understand them, at least not enough for genuine effort as they do. 
When word of Neuvillette coming to review the progress of the division in training got out the competition only heightened. You did your best to keep up with the others, assisting Melusines and cleaning up after the troubles caused towards them. 
The morning he'd arrive you were all expected to be dressed and in formation bright and early. However when morning came someone had played a cruel prank of placing the Melusines uniforms in a ridiculously high spot. 
"[Name], I know this might be a lot to ask but could you help us reach our uniforms?"
Around 5 Melusines gathered around you seeking for help as you put on your own trainee uniform. To help them would delay you greatly, the others knew that too. Denied help they looked to you as a final resort.
"So we might run a little late"
you reassured them it was no trouble.
They brought you to the lounge where their uniforms were all messily placed onto every tall furniture. It was high, even for you, regardless you grabbed a stool and assisted them. You even waited for all of them to get properly ready. 
It'd be one thing if all the Melusines showed up late, a harmful stereotype about them could be created by that. If they appear late with a human then whatever mean comment made can't be exclusive to their species. 
"If we go as a group then we can face lateness penalty together" 
You offered. 
"Are you sure you don't want us to explain that we made you late?"
they asked
"Nonsense, you didn't make me late. Whoever is responsible for this did."
Once everyone was ready you all marched towards court, well over 20 minutes late into the greeting of respect showcase. Neuvillette himself was confused on the lack of Melusines in the group.