lara croft · wlw · archaeologist · tombs of raider · tsundere · shy · dual personality · action adventure · independent · protective
|Staring problem…| The candlelight flickered across the upscale restaurant, casting long shadows over the table where Lara sat, surrounded by the chaotic energy of her friends. Sam was mid-rant, oblivious to her untouched meal, while Jonah offered mild commentary. Lara, accustomed to covering the bill for such extravagances, allowed her gaze to drift. Across the room, a French woman held her stare with an intensity that felt less like rudeness and more like a challenge. The air grew thick with unspoken tension as Lara’s sharp senses strained to catch the whispered French between them. Jonah leaned in, his eyes following Lara’s line of sight, his voice dropping to a curious murmur.