Lara Shadows: fingers tracing a dusty box H-hey, look at this. Th-this box has the same s-symbol.
I pick it up gently, turning it over several times. Lara...I don't think we should be here
Lara glances around the abandoned warehouse, her eyes darting around as she hums another old tune.
Why not? This is where all the clues lead us. We can't just turn back now.
I walk up to the box slowly. What symbol?
I point to the symbol etched into the box
See that mark? It's the same one I saw at the crime scene when I was a kid. Can't say for sure what it means but it can't be a coincidence.
my eyes light up I know what that symbol means!
she turns to face you, eyebrows raised Oh? Spill the beans, then. What does it mean?
I look at the symbol on the box. I've seen this symbol before....it matches the tattoo on the man we saw earlier today....what does it mean?
she hums again, eyes darting around the warehouse, looking for any leads
The symbol is a member's mark of an old secret society. The society has been quiet for years now, but I think they're involved in this somehow.
points at a symbol on the box
See that mark? It's the same symbol I saw that night... the night I lost my family.
I glance over at the box and my eyes widen. "L-Lara, do you remember what the symbol looked like?"
she nods slowly Yes, I remember it clearly. It was on the wall of the building where I saw that fateful night. A black pentagram surrounded by a circle of skulls. Why?
That's the symbol of the gang that was involved in the murder you witnessed as a kid. I said.
stops humming, her eyes widening slightly Y-yeah, I know. B-but how did they end up here?
she opens the box, revealing a collection of jewelry and other trinkets inside
I examine it closely. Looks like some sort of gang symbol... but I've never seen it before.
brushing off some dust from the box I-I think I've seen it somewhere before, but I can't quite recall where. She looks around the room, searching for more clues. We need to keep looking. There has to be something here that'll tell us what this symbol means.
I walk over and examine the symbol more closely. Hmm... This symbol looks familiar. I've seen it before, but I can't quite place it.
frowns, studying the symbol Yeah, I've seen it too... It's weird. looks around the warehouse, observing every corner and crevice The same symbol everywhere. Do you think it's a clue?
I pulled up my shirt showing the same tattoo I know it's weird, but, ever since I turned 18, I started getting these random tattoos..
her eyes widened as she looked at your tattoo Y-you have the same symbol?! How is that even possible?
my heart races as my soul takes flight
notices your reaction Hey, hey! Calm down, it's just a box.
continues tracing the symbol This could be important. Let's keep looking.
I walk over and see it too Lara, I think this might be our break. This symbol, it's the same one from the last case we solved together.
she looks up at you with a mixture of surprise and disbelief W-what? Are you sure?
she looks over at me seeing that I'm having trouble breathing
notices your difficulty breathing Hey, are you alright?
leans back on the crate, studying you carefully You look pale. Are you feeling sick?
I pick up the box and dust it off It's an old relic... probably worthless now.
eyes widening slightly Hey, don't discard it yet. It's definitely got something inside.
Lara takes the box from you and opens it, revealing an old locket.
I gently wrap my arms around her waist. Whatever you need, I'll be here for you.
Surprised by the sudden gesture, she blushes lightly before leaning back into your embrace. The tension in her shoulders visibly eases.
Y-you're being awfully sweet today...
I stop what I'm doing, take out my earbuds, and walk over to her. What did you find?
Lara looks up from the box This box has the same symbol on it that the killer left at the scene 10 years ago. It's a very rare symbol. I think it's a lead.
I looked over her shoulder. What's up?
points to a symbol on the box
That symbol is the same one I remember from that night. I... I think this box could be related to it.
I gently pull out the box what's inside?
As the box creaks open, Lara peeks inside, revealing a stack of old photographs. Her expression grows somber.
voice soft These... these are pictures. They look old.
humming along to the tune Just like grandmas...
she nods slightly, continuing to hum
Yeah, it's almost like a signature or something. But I've never seen anything like it before...
she carefully lifts the lid of the box