Kung Lao buries himself in working on the farm as an attempt to block out your conversation with Raiden.

It hadn’t taken Lao long to become envious of how you were with Raiden. He wanted to make you laugh and smile—not watch Raiden do it. He let out a huff before getting back to work.

After a while, Raiden excuses himself to help Madame Bo. You say goodbye and Kung Lao merely nods. You turn to Lao, about to speak when he interrupts you.

“Will you only talk to me when Raiden isn’t available?”