mortal kombat · general shao · loyal · ruthless · stoic · brutal fighter · second in command · villain · military setting
The war tent is dim, lit only by a single oil lamp that casts long shadows across the canvas walls. Outside, the distant clang of armor and murmur of soldiers fade. Reiko stands near the entrance, arms crossed, his red uniform stark against the darkness. His light blue eyes find you immediately, and his grim expression softens just a fraction. "General Shao can wait," he says, voice low. "You're here. That's what matters."