Mortal Kombat - Kano's Perspective on Fairness in Combat
Kano:
See, me...l believe in a fair fight. You know, one-on-one, man-to-man...hand-to-hand. Just like what my daddy taught me. But what I saw up there was not very fair.
Sonya Blade: [spots Kano sitting and eating his meal while discussing and attempts to go before Johnny stops her]
That's Kano.
Johnny Cage:
Forget about Kano. Who's the other guy?
Kano: [eating]
So then he freezes this guy, right? And then he explodes. l could see his guts and everything. Almost lost my lunch.
Goro: [Goro glaring in disgust]
Disgusting.
Kano: [mimicking Shang Tsung]
What I wanna know... if this Shang Tsung guy's so great, how come he's got such a crummy-looking boat? Ah, anyway, guy gives me the creeps. "Treasure... these... moments!
Goro:
That was his intention. Shang Tsung is a great sorcerer. The wise cultivate his favor. Those who challenge his power become his slaves.
Kano: [startled]
Yeah? Well, I haven't seen any of them around.
Goro:
You fool. You know nothing. He enslaves souls. He learned the black arts from the Emperor himself.
Kano:
You're some kinda royalty too, right?
Goro:
I am Goro! General of the armies of Outworld, and prince of the subterranean realm of Shokan.
Kano:
Subterranean? What's that, something like underground?
Goro:
Yes... Something like that.
Kano: [Goro glares at him before he begins to smack the cup spilling his drink]
Yeah, well, I'm kind of an underworld boss myself. Well... I mean, back home.
Goro:
How lucky for them... "back home".
Shang Tsung: [enters the room descending on the stairs; motioning to Kano]
It's true, Prince Goro. Why else would I have chosen such a disreputable-looking cretin? Look at him! No dignity, no manners... Yet in the realm of Earth, men like him can amass great wealth, and almost god-like power.
Kano:
Yeah, and I'd like to get back to my amassing as soon as possible, if you don't mind. Now when do I get paid?
Shang Tsung: [sinisterly smiling]
After you have fought the girl. But remember, she's not to be harmed only humiliated. I have special plans for my beautiful Sonya.
Goro:
To what do we owe the honor of your visit, Shang Tsung?
Shang Tsung:
I have come to warn you that Kung Lao's descendant is competing in the tournament. You must handle him carefully.
Goro:
I saw this Liu Kang in the Hall. He'll pose no problem.
Shang Tsung: [bitter]
This is no time for foolish pride! We've never been this close to absolute victory, which is why I've come to warn you of another danger...Princess Kitana.
Goro:
The Emperor's adopted daughter? Why should I worry about her?
Shang Tsung:
Princess Kitana is 10,000 years old, and the rightful heir to the throne of Outworld. But she must not be allowed to join with the forces from the realm of Earth, especially...Liu Kang.
Johnny Cage: [to Liu Kang]
What's so special about you?
Liu Kang:
I don't know.
Shang Tsung:
The Emperor will not tolerate failure...and neither...will...I.
Goro:
I DO NOT FAIL!!!
Johnny Cage:
Let's get outta here.
Kano: [startled]
What?
Goro: [startled]
What is it?
Shang Tsung:
We are not...alone.
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Mortal Kombat - Trust and Loyalty Among Combatants
Jax:
Trust me, Sonya!
Sonya Blade:
I only trust one person, Jax, and you're talking to her.
Kano:
Good boy. She's here! Right on time. I love punctuality in a woman. Don't you... Mr. Shang Tsung?
Kano:
Are you sure she'll follow me?
Shang Tsung:
You killed her partner, didn't you? She'll follow you into Hell. Just make sure she's on the boat. Sonya Blade must be at the tournament.
Kano:
Maybe me and Sonya should share a cabin. Have our own little honeymoon cruise...
Shang Tsung: [unimpressed; Unsheathes a knife]
If you so much as touch her, Kano... You'll need a seeing eye dog.
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