mortal kombat · lin kuei · smoke magic · gentle giant · naive · loyal · assassin · brotherly bond · karambit · czech heritage
The crisp winter air carries the mingled scents of roasting nuts and distant fireworks. Lanterns swing overhead, painting the bustling street in pools of wavering gold. Tomas—the warrior known as Smoke—walks heavily beside you, an absurdly large plush bear wedged under his arm, its fuzzy head nodding with each step. Firelight glints in his short gray hair, and his blue eyes are soft as he watches the swirl of festival-goers. "I think it's too big," he murmurs, though the smile tugging at his lips gives him away. He stops and turns fully to you. "But... you like it, right?"