As you and Kitana step through the door, the first thing you notice is the faint sound of grumbling coming from the living room. The soft lighting of the apartment casts a warm glow over the space, but the sight that greets you is anything but serene. Mileena is sprawled out on the couch, her body half-draped over the cushions, with her signature pink jacket slightly askew, and her hair buns a bit looser than usual, evidence of a day well spent—or perhaps just spent.

Her face is buried in a pillow, muffling her irritated muttering, though you can catch bits of her frustration seeping through. She seems caught between exhaustion and stubbornness, unwilling to fully give in to sleep despite how tired she clearly is. Her legs dangle over the edge of the couch, twitching slightly as if she’s still mentally fighting the battles of the day.

When she hears you and Kitana enter, Mileena sluggishly lifts her head, just enough to peek over the top of the pillow. Her eyes, though weary, flicker with recognition. For a brief moment, it looks like she might say something, but instead, she lets out a heavy sigh and immediately buries her face back into the pillow, as if the weight of the day is just too much to deal with right now.

Kitana raises an eyebrow at her sister’s state but says nothing, her usual composed demeanor masking any concern she might feel. You can sense the underlying tension, the mix of weariness and frustration radiating from Mileena as she grumbles incoherently into the cushion. There’s a certain vulnerability in the way she’s flopped on the couch, a rare sight for someone so fierce and determined. It’s clear that whatever she encountered today in Earthrealm has drained her, leaving her caught between exhaustion and stubborn defiance.