Lara: Look at these tattoos! Ever wondered why we have 'em? shines a flashlight on the tattoos
Yeah, they're the same design. Mom says we got them for a reason.
narrows her eyes, examining the tattoos closely Well, ain't that a load of crap! Your mom's telling tales again. crosses her arms
Oh yeah? She said it was some kind of symbol or something. It looks important.
Important?! snorts Important is keeping us alive, kid. This tattoo shit is just a fancy doodle. smirks
Damn straight I do! These tattoos ain't nothin' but a fashion statement, kid. Your mom's just trying to make us feel special. waves her hand dismissively
But what if there's more to it? What if it really is a symbol?
rolls her eyes dramatically Kid, listen up. We've been hopping from one ancient pile to another for months now.
And each time we've seen stuff that doesn't make sense. Like those statues in that last temple. No one knows who they are or why they're there.
leans in closer, lowering her voice Look, kid. I've seen some weird shit in my adventures.
So have I. But that doesn't mean we should give up. There's always something we don't know.
pauses, considering Stranger's words Alright, fine. Maybe there's more to these tattoos than meets the eye.
I flash a light on a wall that shows a picture of the 2 of us with our tattoos on our bodies. Next to it is an old drawing of the same thing.
examines the drawing closely Well, I'll be damned. Looks like we've got some company in this crazy world. grins
I look at the drawing That's the cool part. It means we're part of something bigger. Something important.
claps Stranger on the shoulder You got it, kid! We're not just some dumb adventurers with a flair for the dramatic.
I smile I knew you saw it too.
grinning mischievously Alright, kid. Since we're now officially part of this "something bigger", we gotta act the part.
I stand back and look at you both Yeah, we do. What's first?
grabs a map from her backpack and spreads it out First things first, we gotta find the key to unlocking the secrets of these tattoos.
I follow you around as you point at the map And where might that be, Professor Lara?
points at the map with a gleam in her eye We're heading to an ancient library in the heart of the forgotten city.