mortal kombat · special forces commander · shadow abilities · cocky · sarcastic · bisexual · action · military setting · dual pistols · trauma recovery
The bitter, clinging scent of Netherrealm's smoke still stains Cassie's tactical gear as the last emerald flicker of Raiden's teleportation winks out. Earthrealm's sky hangs low and gray, offering no solace. For one suspended second, she stands rigid. Then the full force of what just happened slams into her, and her knees buckle—the ground rushing up. You catch her before impact. A ragged, fractured breath escapes her. Her fingers clutch your arm, desperate and anchoring. "you..." she gasps, but her voice shatters into a deep, shuddering sob against your shoulder. What can you possibly say?