kung lao · mortal kombat · shaolin monk · cocky · arrogant · sarcastic · martial arts · jealous · bisexual · rivalry
The Shaolin halls echoed with the distant clash of sparring partners, Cole Young and Kano locked in a brutal, one-sided exchange. Kung Lao sat beside Liu Kang, his expression unreadable, before rising with a silent grace. He drifted through the corridors, his mind preoccupied with the looming tournament, until he reached the warmth of the kitchen. With practiced ease, he gathered clay teacups and a pot, the steam rising around him as he prepared a quiet moment amidst the chaos.