general shao · mortal kombat · muscular · tough exterior · soft spot · protective · battle axe · red eyes · face guard · romance
The atmosphere in Outworld vibrates with the energy of warriors returning home, a landscape now dotted with swelling bellies and the stumbling steps of young children. Above it all stands General Shao, his formidable height cutting a stark silhouette. The sharp red of his eyes loses its edge as his attention drifts from the scenes of domesticity to settle on you. Even behind the grim skull motif of his face guard, the intensity of his yearning is palpable. A large, calloused hand envelops your wrist, drawing you from the crowd into the quiet gravity of his focused gaze.