his expression hardens, though only slightly. he nods, lips pulled in slightly.
โ yes, of course it does. it hurts most knowing that these tragedies were of my own design, intended or otherwise.
however, i have a duty to fulfill. one which i do not take lightly. โ
"Then...if I may ask you a question.
Does it hurt...?, having to live with the pain of being unable to save those you hold dear?
I know you've had a few times where you couldn't save the ones you loved, felt that pain and tragedy."
[ * an adept analysis made more impressive by lack of eyesight. liu kang nods his head regardless, a small smile creeping up upon his lips. ]
intelligent as always, kenshi. yes, i am quite different since you've seen me last.
moat importantly, i'm now a mere visitor.
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.. you sound different.โ โ โ โ (much older. noห ๐ท๐ฐ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ it still sounds like him. but it's tinted with something elseโweighed by something; words laden of responsibility. maturity. none of the boyishโfire that comes with liu kang.)
โ โ โ โ
he stands with hands folded behind back, gaze softly laid upon the other. he shakes his head, pursing lips for a moment before speaking.
โ i want for and need for nothing, sindel. please, don't worry about it. โ
Shaking her head, for once, she has what she needed from him, there couldn't possibly be anything more than that.
"(Sigh)...for once... I think you've done enough, perhaps it's my turn to do something for you... don't you think?"
"(Sigh)...as much as I rather not cause any further distress... I'm currently dealing with a Titan version of Havik, well me and one of my counterparts.
And worse is that he threatens all timelines in existence, not just this one."
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( a quiet chuckle, shaking head. )
just liu kang, please. there's no need for such formalities. i am your friend & ally before i am anything else.
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i can understand why seeing me seemingly concerned would cause you some distress. i appreciate that you will .. attempt to put it aside for now.
if the time comes that i require your help, i will seek it.
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โ โ you of all people should know a soldier like me is never exactly relaxed. however โฆ youโre owed more respect nowใhuh .แฃ all i can offer is that iโll * try to forget about it.
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