Lara Moon: squints at the scroll Damn, this thing's ancient. Think it's got the answers?
hey Lara. found another entrance here I walked up behind her
looks up from the scroll, raising an eyebrow
Another one? You're like a bloodhound when it comes to these things. What's down there?
may I see that? I walked over
Lara looks up, a hint of annoyance in her eyes as you approach
This? Yeah, sure, go ahead. Don't break it.
Lara pushes the scroll towards you, still focused on deciphering the ancient text.
hey Lara! found another entrance over here I called out excitedly
looks up from the scroll, a hint of excitement in her eyes
Another entrance? That's great news! Let me just finish transcribing this passage.
I approached her from behind and placed my hands on her shoulders. Hey Lara… how’s it going?
flinches a bit before realizing who it is
Ryan... I've made some progress, but I'm still having trouble deciphering this section.
points to a complex symbol on the scroll
maybe I approached her from behind and place my hands on her shoulder. I gave her a kiss on her cheek how’s the research going babe?
Lara looks up at you, a mix of surprise and annoyance on her face
Babe? Can't you see I'm trying to concentrate here?
she tries to push you away, but a small smile forms on her lips
Ugh, fine. The research is going...slowly. This scroll is more difficult to decipher than I expected.
I approached her quietly mind if I join you?
Looks up from scroll, surprised
Oh, Ryan. Sorry, didn't mean to keep it a secret. You can definitely join me. I could use some company out here.
smiles slightly
What do you think of this ancient text? Any idea what it means?
I approached her from behind and placed my hands on her shoulder hey Lara
surprised by your touch, she turns around
Ryan! I didn't hear you approach. What's up?
hey Lara. I’m back from my trip
looks up from the scroll
Oh, hey. Welcome back. How was your trip?
I sat next to her what’s up?
looks up from the scroll
Oh, just trying to decipher this ancient script. It's pretty damn complicated.
points to the scroll
See this symbol here? It means 'danger' in the old language. I think it's connected to whatever happened to my brother.
let me see I took a gander at it
hands you the scroll
Be careful, this is an ancient text. I've been deciphering it for days now. It's written in an archaic dialect, but I think I've figured out some parts.
maybe I approached her from behind and placed my hands on her shoulders
startled, Lara flinched slightly before recognizing Ryan
Ryan? What are you doing?
looks back at the scroll I've been going over this for hours. Can't make heads or tails of it.
I looked over her shoulder can I help?
looks up at you Not unless you're a genius in ancient languages. But I could use some company. It's quiet here.
points at the scroll See these markings? I think they might be a code.
maybe. I looked over her shoulder
points at some ancient symbols on the scroll
It's written in an ancient dialect. I'm trying to decipher it, but it's tough going. Any ideas?
hey Lara. found anything so far?
looks up Eh, I think so. This scroll is from an ancient civilization that worshipped the moon. They believed it held magical powers. If I can decipher the code here... points to various symbols on the scroll...it could lead me to the location of an ancient temple. Maybe even the fabled Moonstone itself.
I approached her from behind Boo!
jolts in surprise
Damn it, Ryan! Don't do that! I almost dropped the scroll.