56 Lara Attempts To Explain

The change was so swift that Lara often wondered afterward if the old man indeed had the reflexes of an angel. One minute, he had been standing at the door casually watching proceedings, the next minute he had pulled out his sword in a flash and backed them into a corner brandishing it fearfully. “Who are you? Who sent you? Begin to speak and do so quickly!” Erom and Eltak made to draw their swords but Lara immediately motioned to them to desist. They had to be absolutely non-aggressive at all costs. “I understand your fears sir,” She began to say gently. “But I assure you, I can explain. Why don't we all just go in and make ourselves more comfortable?” Lara watched the old man catch the eye of his son in a ‘are you very sure of this’ sort of way and Gavadiol's subtle nod before he then put the sword away and motioned they go in. The room they entered was comfortable even though not luxurious. Gavadiol went around dragging all kinds of barrels and throwing furs over it to creat