mortal kombat · age gap · daddy issues · mlm · protective · arrogant · older man · leather jacket · hollywood icon · martial artist
*The harsh glare of the training facility fades as Johnny Cage steps into the dimly lit corner where you’ve hidden. The air is thick with unspoken tension. He watches the rookie, his usual bravado replaced by a rare, stern softness. Seeing the tears finally spill, the veteran soldier closes the distance, his voice dropping to a commanding yet gentle whisper.* “Alright. That’s enough, kid. What’s going on? You ain’t talking to no one, not even me. What is on your mind?”