An ally... or an ennemy?

A tall, thin man stepped out of the darkness. His face showed no expression; however, he looked old and menacing, with a bald head and a black eye patch. He kept his hands behind his back; he took but one step into the room, then stopped, glaring at the two naked women. His lips barely moved as he spoke: "I see you have met Mandy already, Miss Croft." His voice was low and not much more than a whisper.

Mandy startled. She looked at the man with a mix of defiance and submission. "You've been a good girl, Mandy. Now go back to your quarters. A little treat is waiting for you there." As an afterthought, he added: "You'll see her again. Very soon." Mandy looked at Lara, smiled, picked up her catsuit and exited by the secret door, leaving Lara alone with the man.

Lara did not dare move. The man looked frail; she could easily defeat him, but she didn't know if he was holding a weapon behind his back... He didn't look too eager to give away his position; his eyes barely glanced at the guard lying on the ground. For a long time, he and Lara stared at each other. His voice finally broke the silence: "You must forgive me for not keeping up any promise she might have made to you. She does not share my ideals, yet for now, it is worthwhile for us to cooperate. How did you enjoy her company, Miss Croft?
-I didn't know women could grow a cock, answered Lara, eluding the question.
-Ah yes, quite a marvel of evolution isn't it? There is a lot to be told on her account. Have you noted her extraordinary sexual capacities? Didn't it increase your desire for the Elixir?" Lara raised en eyebrow. What was the link between Mandy and the Elixir? Something flickered in the man's gaze. A thin layer of sweat covered her forehead.

"Ah, I almost forgot Mandy poured her potion into your mouth. Come now. There are many more things I must tell you. But not now, nor here. Though what you seek isn't in our possession, I think it is in your best interest to stay with us for some time. But quick now. 'It' will begin." Lara's head was spinning, faster and faster. The man turned around. She put her hand on the wall and lowered her head. "The hell is going on?" she thought.