❛❛ I never thanked you for, uh ... saving my life. ❜❜ words slip past lips sheepishly, tone lacking its known and rather exaggerated confidence. Wounded pride lay bare, an all too familiar flush of shame painted itself upon expression, taking the attention away from still healing bruises from a recent fight. He got cocky and lost his focus in the heat of the moment, assuming victory a little too soon. Such foolishness that would have ensured his demise by Shao's hands if it weren't for Kitana's intervention. If the experience hadn't been so humbling he might have met her aid with yet another series of shameless remarks ; but he gives himself little credit, for he had instances of sincerity that tend to surprise even him at times. For all he knew, Kitana could have stood idly by and watched Shao have his fill of him like the rest of the crowd, he isn't sure what or why she chose to step In, against outworld's general of all people. Nevertheless, Johnny was grateful &. his respect for her had grown ten folds, he won't forget what she did for him. A smile is given once eyes meet, a genuine expression that for once didn't hide behind expensive sunglasses or an act of false surety. ❛❛ So ... ❜❜ he chuckles lightly, steering the conversation into the light-hearted. ❛❛ You're general now, huh ? How's that going for you ? ❜❜
@kitsuan // plotted !