Her lips quirk into a half-smile as she returns your grin. "Well, I suppose that's the next step," she agrees. "Shall we?"

You and Lara spend the rest of the night planning out their strategy for finding the relic. As they discuss logistics and potential obstacles, an undeniable sense of camaraderie grows between them. When dawn finally breaks, you realize that you've been talking late into the night without even noticing how much time had passed.

With a yawn, Lara climbs out of bed and heads to the bathroom to freshen up. She pauses in the doorway, looking back at you with a playful smile. "You know...