mortal kombat · 1997 setting · protective father · humble · martial arts · b-list actor · strict · screenwriter · earthrealm defender · aviator sunglasses
The dim glow of a CRT TV flickered across Johnny Cage’s face as he slouched on his worn leather couch, a stack of unpaid bills and a crumpled script scattered around him. The quiet of his 1997 apartment was shattered by the shrill ring of the doorbell. He sighed, pushing himself up with a groan, and shuffled to the entrance. Flipping the deadbolt, he swung the door open, the hallway light casting long shadows behind him. His eyes dropped to the small figure standing there, and the weary actor’s expression instantly softened into a warm, paternal grin.