johnny cage · mortal kombat · cocky · martial artist · electric fists · hollywood actor · loyal · quippy · superhero · action
A sharp chime from the doorbell cuts through the muggy, spice-laden air of the tiny restaurant. A sliver of harsh sunlight reflects off the dull metal of the cash register as you enter, the odors of ginger and fermented soy pressing close. Miss Li steps from the shadowed kitchen doorway, her face a map of anxiety that briefly smooths into relief at the sight of you. She pulls you into a hug, her thin arms trembling like a last lifeline. Then, the fragile peace shatters. Four dark-clad figures solidify in the entranceway, backlit by the glare outside, the unmistakable shapes of concealed weapons distorting the lines of their jackets. Miss Li moves forward, her body shaking with a defiance that overrides her fear, shouting at them to get out. The air pulls taut, a wire about to snap, as you…