To be honest I was looking at the thumbnail and I thought (this Cell looks like he is giving 18 an option with no way out). So before clicking this I thought 18 would be force to get on her knees and take care of Cell mini Jr. Instead of having the salad he went for the main dish, Cell was simply testing the unlimited energy from 18 by giving her the cocktail play.
The Mortal Kombat narrator would say after a combo & having his steak: