The Fire That Burns The Sun

Kotal Kahn from MKX. Semi-selective and friendly with 6+ years of rp experience.

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Youth ❀ "Is there anything you wish you had done differently when you were young, teen?"

The teenager seems perplexed by the sudden question and brings a hand up to his chin in contemplation

“... Maybe questioning my father was unwise of me. He is my elder after all- but even I could have found a better way to ask what he was planning.”

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"I'd say you're aging more like wine." Another anonymous commented, it was Gray. One could assume this was him from the future. He didn't look any different than the Gray from the Past.

“I pray that is a compliment and not an arduous metaphor disguised as a left-handed compliment,” the Kahn grumbles, but he’s smiling softly. He’s missed this sort of banter.

“How are you, Gray? Have you spoken to Erron? Syzoth?”

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[Elder✿ ] "How's old age treatin' ya', Emperor?"

The Emperor sits on his throne, enjoying the sunlight. He hasn’t aged past his fifties since he became like this- and he’d continue to age rather gracefully.

The Emperor stands slowly. He’s slower- but a lot more stalwart in his stance. “Like an old tree... My roots are established and I am stronger still.”

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benevolxntia:

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The Kahn held a stoic, attentive face as he heard Val’s explanation. His eyes widened at a certain part. “Adelaide is… Intending to assist you?” he asked.

He waited for her to finish her reasoning and quietly contemplated something for a long while.

“… When Adelaide told me the true rank she held back in Outworld I was livid… But I’ve grown to understand. Outworld is a dangerous place, especially for Earthrealmers. I held back Adelaide from her duties… All because I thought her presence here was a nicety- not a necessity.”

He let out a huff. “Vallory, was it?” he asked.

“I cannot ask of you what Adelaide did. Adelaide saw a bad situation and took the time to learn about Outworld, to feel and bleed with it’s people because I would not allow her to interfere politically… In the end; you will be completing a very different task. One that I have not attempted to give anyone in the past… I need you to be my Ambassador to Earthrealm.”

The way the Emperor spoke of her mentor made her think there was more to their relationship than she thought. Her brow raised in surprise when he told what he wanted. She turned from him, brows furrowed as she thought about what he asked of her. How could she possibly be his Ambassador when she was still a trainee? Saying no might anger him but saying yes would definitely anger Sonya. She closed her eyes and rested her chin in her hand as she thought about what she should do. After a few moments, she opened her eyes and looked at him with a serious expression.

“You say that she took the time and bled with your people,” she began. “For me to become your Ambassador would mean I would have to do more or less of the same. You want me to represent a realm I have little experience in. I’m not saying I’m completely against the idea though, I just fail to see how this would help.” Her eyes dropped to her hands in her lap and her voice grew softer.

“Adelaide was your Ambassador in a way. You care for her and it’s not hard to see why.” Val gave a short laugh before reaching up to push a stray hair out of her eye. “May I have time to think on this?” She asked.

“Take as long as is needed,” the Emperor said in an understanding fashion. “... I ruined a good diplomat once; I won’t look a gift-horse in the mouth again.”

Kotal Kahn let out a sigh. “... Today has been... Unyeilding in how uncompromising my situation is... May I offer you a walk back to your room?... I will answer most every question you have about the tasks before you.”

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"Kotal Kahn. I challenge you to a friendly duel!" Gray challenged, trying to be as formal as possible. "...Or non lethal Kombat." He added.

The Kahn let out an incredibly flattered puff of breath. It had been so long since he had a friendly spar offered to him. It came with being the emperor- but it also came with being a general.

“I’d be honored.”

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benevolxntia:

She sat back down on her cushion and looked at him thoughtfully.

“Nothing has been set in stone so I didn’t want to bother you with that information Emperor,” she replied softly. “I expressed interest in becoming an ambassador to my General after the events in Earthrealm so I was taught the basics by other officials before working directly under. Unfortunately I never got the opportunity because of her accident but she is still planning to offer assistance.” Val paused for a moment to make sure no one was listening before continuing.

“It was for those reasons I didn’t say anything. I didn’t feel like the title quite fit because of the circumstances. I hope this made sense.”

The Kahn held a stoic, attentive face as he heard Val’s explanation. His eyes widened at a certain part. “Adelaide is... Intending to assist you?” he asked.

He waited for her to finish her reasoning and quietly contemplated something for a long while.

“... When Adelaide told me the true rank she held back in Outworld I was livid... But I’ve grown to understand. Outworld is a dangerous place, especially for Earthrealmers. I held back Adelaide from her duties... All because I thought her presence here was a nicety- not a necessity.”

He let out a huff. “Vallory, was it?” he asked.

“I cannot ask of you what Adelaide did. Adelaide saw a bad situation and took the time to learn about Outworld, to feel and bleed with it’s people because I would not allow her to interfere politically... In the end; you will be completing a very different task. One that I have not attempted to give anyone in the past... I need you to be my Ambassador to Earthrealm.”

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Shao Kahn was probably a much better leader than Kotal was as an Emperor.

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((You sent me two. I’m not sure if that was done on purpose or not but I’m gunna use it to the best of my ability))

Real talk here?

I don’t... Really like shipping Kotal with anyone anymore, or at least I’m REALLY hesitant to.

I try to make enticing and dynamic characters in my ocs, and I try to expand upon pre-established character traits for canon characters. I take the later part very seriously- straight up leaving my blogs and my characters for weeks at a time simply because I’m worried I’m not in the right head-space to right for them.

But I’m getting off-topic.

Most of my new interactions are sparked from a shipping interest in Kotal. Many do not stick around once I mention that Kotal is a man who is emotionally not all that aware, and that he’s... Y’know. Straight.

At BEST it makes me feel like I SUCK AT WRITING because no one wants to know the politically and power-motivated man Kotal is, instead opting for the hopeless, passionate king he can be when he gets twidderpated. At worst it makes me judgmental of potentially great new coming rp partners because my rules have been violated too many times and I’m tired of it. It also makes me want to delve more into the romantic relationship between Jan’aab and Adelaide.

Which... I know few care for. Because they’re oc’s.

... Sorry, guys. I need Kotal to have a good old fight scene, or some politically tense situations. Maybe I’ll get back into making X-readers just to have that on the side so people can get what they want. I don’t know.

Wow this got negative fast. Sorry.

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benevolxntia:

While the Kahn and his mother spoke, Val decided to speak with some of the other dinner guests. Many spoke English but the majority spoke a language she did was not familiar with and the women she spoke with began teaching her a few words. They spoke in hushed tones, occasionally glancing Ch'abtan as if they were afraid of being caught. Only after the Queen departed did they relax but they ceased talking to her once the Kahn spoke.

“It’s nothing to be upset about,” She replied with a small smile. “Is she not fond of humans or is it because I’m new?” Val looked down at her hands with an unreadable expression. With a sigh, she rose from her seat to stretch her legs which had grown stiff from sitting on the floor for so long.

“Neither,” he let out a sigh, returning the complex expression. “She’s frustrated with Earthrealm’s willingness to...” he thought for a moment. “I believe the expression is; ‘To Extend the Olive Branch’?”

The Kahn’s hands rested firmly on his knees.

“There is something I wish to discuss with you, Ambassador,” he said. His tone had suddenly dropped. “... How long did you intend to wait before telling me you were an Assistant Attache?”

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Gray suddenly pulled out an axe. "Yeah, I am."

“Only try.”

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"...Kotal, I'm gonna murder you." He told after a moment of silence.

“No you won’t.”

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"Okay, better question...which one is more pretty? Me or Mileena?" He asked.

“Mileena.”

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"But which of the two are worse, though?"

“It depends, what are you leading, is the moon full, and are you wearing leather pants like she is?”