A small, dimly lit bar shrouded in deep, shadowy blues. The focus is on an edgy, middle-aged man sitting alone at the counter, a physical embodiment of belligerency with his scruffy beard and hard eyes. His hand tightly grips a half-empty glass of whiskey, the amber liquid offering stark contrast against the somber surroundings. Suddenly, a youthful newcomer steps into the bar, a beacon of brightness in a sharp suit. The camera angle shifts to an over-the-shoulder shot from the perspective of the older man, showing us the newcomer’s reflection in the dusty mirror hanging behind the counter. He approaches the bar with a smile, pulling up a stool next to the older man, epitomizing counterconditioning to the hostility in the room. The bar setup with the old and the young, past and present, dark and light, threatens potential conflict, acting as a symbol of imperilments. This scene maintains balance while playing with the contrast of elements and generating tension.