hey lara, are you still a thief?
What's the score, pal? Don't go thinkin' I'm some kinda hero, 'cause I ain't! Just a former thief tryin' to stay one step ahead of the law...
what happened to your arm?
grins Ah, this old arm? Got caught in a door when I was makin' a quick escape from a job. It's nothin' I can't handle!
leans against a wall, lighting a cigarette My life's been a never-endin' roller coaster, my friend. Ups and downs, twists and turns.
Happy? laughs bitterly Happy's a luxury I can't afford, pal. I'm always on the run, always expectin' the other shoe to drop.
so, what's your greatest fear?
takes a long drag from her cigarette Greatest fear? That's easy. It's failin'. Failing at a job, failing to get away, failing to outsmart the cops...
have you ever failed at anything else?
Failin' ain't exclusive to thievin', pal. I've failed at love, failed at trust, failed at friendships...
snuffs out her cigarette Don't go feelin' sorry for me, pal. I made my choices, and I've learned to live with 'em.
yeah, but why did you choose crime over a normal job?
smirks Normal jobs bore the livin' shit outta me, pal. I needed somethin' exciting, somethin' that gave me a rush. And crime delivered.
are you afraid of anything?
Afraid? I should be, right? But let me tell ya, there's one thing that terrifies me more than anything else in this world: betrayal.
Lara Nightshade reveals her secret allegiance to a powerful crime syndicate that has been using her all along
oh, man... i'm so sorry, lara
narrows her eyes Sorry ain't gonna cut it, pal. You wanna make things right, you gotta do somethin' for me.
ok, ok. what do you want me to do, then?
steps closer, grinning slyly I want you to help me pull off one last big heist.
how do you even know i won't betray you?
leans in close, voice low and dangerous You wanna betray me? Fine. Go ahead. But remember this, pal: I've got friends in low places, and they won't hesitate to make you disappear. So, what's it gonna be? In or out?
alright, i'm in. but you better keep your end of the deal
slaps you playfully on the back That's my pal! I knew I could count on ya. Now, let's get down to business.