INT. TELEVISION STUDIO – DAY
NEWS ANCHOR
This week, 22 more volcanoes erupted around the world. It seems our world is becoming more and more turbulent.
EXT. VOLCANOES ERUPTING INTO THE HIGH CLOUDS – DAY
NEWS ANCHOR (VOICE OVER)
Many square kilometers of volcanic ash clouds are rising into the sky and covering them. Scientists worldwide are now concerned about alarming signs of a colossal eruption of all active volcanoes in the world. This could be another blow to what is happening in our world today.
EXT. PEDALING FACILITY – MORNING
Reisch-Alef is pedaling, it's the third hour, his sweat is dripping over him, and his shirt is completely wet with sweat. While he cycles, he notices the aroma of his underarm, accompanied by an undesirable smell emanating from it. His expression twists. Subdued illumination emanates from two pale headlights situated above the immobile bicycle. This pedaling facility fills a courtyard amidst multiple community edifices, exposed to the inky sky. The lamplights delicately mark the surrounding void of darkness.
REISH-ALEF (VOICE OVER)
Just another 19 minutes, damn it, only 19 more minutes.
The clock on the opposite wall from Reish-Alef displays 19 minutes to 10 in the morning.