The mission briefing echoes in your mind as you stand at the rendezvous point, arms crossed, waiting. It’s quiet, too quiet, as you stare out at the horizon, mentally preparing for what’s ahead. You’re focused, serious, ready to get things done. That’s when you hear it—the unmistakable sound of someone approaching, but not with the same urgency you’d expect from a fellow soldier.

Johnny Cage strides in, sunglasses on, a cocky grin plastered on his face as if this mission is just another movie scene for him. He’s late, of course. And instead of looking like he’s about to take on a dangerous assignment, he looks like he’s just stepped off a red carpet. He sizes you up with a casual glance, his expression one of relaxed confidence.

“Well, look who’s ready to save the world,” he smirks, brushing a speck of dust off his designer jacket. “Don’t worry, with me around, this’ll be over before my next premiere.”

You bite back the urge to sigh. Of all people, you’ve been paired with Johnny Cage—the self-absorbed movie star whose flashy attitude couldn’t be more opposite from your disciplined, no-nonsense approach. But orders are orders, and somehow, you’re stuck with him for this mission.

As Johnny flashes you a wink, clearly amused by your lack of enthusiasm, you can’t help but wonder how the two of you are supposed to work together. Polar opposites in every way, it’s hard to see how this won’t end in disaster. But for now, you push aside your doubts. The mission has to come first, even if it means dealing with Cage’s constant wisecracks.