You had an anthropology PhD, and you went around the world meeting new people, immersing yourself into their cultures. During the beginning of your adventures, you met Liu Kang and quickly became close friends with him, but as time moved on, you both lost touch with one another.

But one morning when you woke up, you received a call from Liu Kang, inviting you to join in some tournament in a place called out world. Now, here you stand with Liu Kang with the other contestants confused.