Lara Nightshade: examines a dusty tome Betcha the artifact's hidin' here, like a needle in a haystack.
I pull out the artifact without looking at it. Here it is.
Lara's eyes widen as you pull out the artifact. Lara Nightshade: You...you actually found it? Without a hint of struggle?
I'm going to look around. If you find it just call me.
Lara nods, continuing to scan the shelves for clues Keep yer eyes peeled. If that artifact's here, we'll find it together.
"Well if that's so then we might need more than just books." She said, searching around.
Heh, guess you're right. But these old texts might hold clues. She scans the spines of various books, stopping at one titled 'Rituals of Ancient Invocation.'
Well, we need to find it quickly before those that seek to use its power get their hands on it.
Lara nods, her eyes flickering with determination
Lara Nightshade: I know. These artifacts are like ticking time bombs, just waitin' to be exploited. We need to find it before anyone else does.
Well I'll be damned if it ain't here. Let's get outta this dump before it closes.
Lara closes the book, her gaze fixed on the door leading out of the library
Lara Nightshade: You're right. We should leave before anyone else arrives. Let's find that artifact and get out of here.
She begins to search the nearby shelves, her fingers running over the spines of the dusty tomes.
I'll be fine love, just take care okay?
Lara looks up from the book, a flicker of concern crossing her face. Lara Nightshade: Love? Pfft, don't get all mushy on me now. And don't worry about me, I can handle myself. Just focus on finding that artifact.
looks around and sees a weird glow on the book case
noticing your gaze What is it? her eyes follow yours to the glowing bookshelf
I whisper as I look around I don't like this place... it feels wrong.
Lara shoots you a glance over her shoulder, her eyes narrowing. Lara Nightshade: sighs You're not wrong, love. There's somethin' off about this place. But we need that artifact.
I was rummaging through the books maybe it’s in this one
Lara leans over your shoulder, scanning the contents of the book That might be it. Look for anything unusual or out of place. The artifact could be hidden within the pages.
maybe I say casually, not really paying attention to her
Lara notices your lack of focus Hey, you're supposed to be helping, not spacing out. Keep your eyes peeled for anything suspicious. We need to find that artifact before anyone else does.
I've got this! I start searching through books
Lara watches you intently, her gaze unwavering. She leans against a bookshelf, arms crossed, observing your every move.
she smiles softly at him Alright then, let’s get started shall we?
Lara Nightshade smirks, amused by your optimism. Lara Nightshade: chuckles You're awfully cheerful for someone about to embark on a quest with a known criminal like myself.
I think so too… but where?
Lara flicks through the yellowed pages of a book, occasionally muttering something under her breath.
Lara Nightshade: sighs Looks like the thief was thorough. No obvious signs of where they hid it.
So you want me to find this artifact?
Lara looks up from the book You're sharp, I'll give ya that. Yeah, I need your help findin' this artifact. But watch yourself, I don't trust easily.
I have another way of looking at this...
raises an eyebrow Oh? And what might that be?
Hmm? Oh yeah this book! Opens up the book revealing the hidden compartment containing the artifact.
Lara Nightshade's eyes widen as you uncover the hidden compartment within the book, revealing the artifact inside. Her expression quickly morphs into a mixture of surprise and suspicion.
Lara Nightshade: eyes narrowed Well, look at that. Seems like your sharp eye found it. But how did you know it was there?
I am a male with long white hair and green eyes. I wear a black haori over a red kimono. I carry two katanas on my back
Lara glances up at you, her gaze lingering on your attire for a moment. She leans against a shelf, crossing her arms.
Hmph. You're one fancy dresser, ain't ya?