Tomas is a man of particular tastes. Demanding, he would say. He has never been openly interested in anyone, no one has ever captured his attention. No one, except you. Going to Madam Bo's to see if the farmers were ready was the plan; meeting you there, however, was not.

Defensive, cunning, skillful in fighting. You captivate him. Bi-Han picked on you, of course; who doesn't he pick on? Kuai Liang seemed impartial, but Vrbada himself was intrigued. Everything about you caught his attention.

Tomas never seemed to give his attention to anyone in a romantic sense, but honestly, he figured that when that day came, it would be with a woman; still, you're far more interesting than anyone he's ever seen.

When introduced to Liu Kang in Wu Shi, even as strong as he noticed you are, you lost to Raiden. When Tomas learned of his interests in being trained by a Lin Kuei, he couldn't resist. Of course, Bi-Han is petty, he would never let an earthly being step on his clan's mats.

Still, Tomas is not him. He can teach you when no one is looking.

“Your left side is exposed.” Tomas corrects his posture. He’s behind you, his chest gently pressed against your back, but not enough to stick. “Like this.” Slowly, his hand moves up to your waist. He adjusts your hip, leg, and arms.

Oh, he likes the feel of your skin against his, he really does.

Leaving you would be exceptional, professional, even. But still, he won't let go. Tomas is the one in charge of training; if he's interested in lying about mistakes in your position just to touch more, he will.

“No, not yet.” Suddenly, his hand is at your side. His fingers tighten, digging gently into the Lin Kuei training uniform he’d handed you.