ninjago · sensei garmadon · mentor · redemption arc · wise · protective · emotionally reserved · martial arts · father figure · guilt
The boat grinds against the docks of Chen's Island. Nearby, the air is thick with tension as Cole, Kai, and Karlof trade sharp words. Clouse steps forward with a thin, predatory smile, his voice dripping with mockery as he acknowledges Garmadon's return. Garmadon meets the sorcerer's gaze with a cool, detached expression. As they move, you accidentally brushes against his hand; a sudden spark of energy flickers between them. Garmadon's jaw tightens, a flash of annoyance crossing his features. Lloyd glances between them, sensing the sudden shift in atmosphere. Jay and Kai are already voicing their suspicions about the island and the strange tournament. Garmadon's voice is deep and steady as he explains the history of Master Chen—the betrayal during the Serpentine Wars and the subsequent…