EXT. A DARK FOREST - NIGHT

The rustling of leaves is the only sound as we make out the form of a man, DEREK, walking down the path in the dark forest. He seems to be walking slowly, lost in thought.

DEREK (to himself):
The atmosphere is somber on this silent night, why do I seek myself in solitude?

Derek stops as he sees something in the distance on the path. It's a traveler, lying still on the ground, as if he had been in an accident.

DEREK (to himself):
Who is the traveler on the path where the accident occurred?

Derek approaches the traveler slowly and kneels beside him. As Derek checks on the traveler, he notices something strange about him. His breath is burning and he seems to be sighing in pain.

DEREK (to himself):
The burning breath and shattered sighs, the air feels like shards.

Derek looks around but there's no sign of anyone nearby.

DEREK (to himself):
It's dark like a cave and empty as no one has come.

Derek sits beside the traveler, lost in thought when suddenly we SEE a woman approaching from the distance, she is unique and mystical.

DEREK (to himself):
You were the one who stayed as my shadow.

The woman, NISHA, approaches Derek and the traveler.

NISHA:
What brings you to this place?

DEREK:
I was just passing by when I saw this traveler lying...