INT. ELOI VILLAGE - DAY  
A lush, sunlit landscape filled with flowers. The TIME TRAVELLER (a rugged man in his mid-30s) observes the ELOI (childlike beings with delicate features) as they frolic nearby. He steps forward cautiously.

TIME TRAVELLER  
(softly to himself)  
This is... remarkable.

Two ELOI, LINA (a gentle young woman) and KAI (an inquisitive boy), approach him, giggling. They touch the vibrant petals of a flower.

LINA  
(smiling)  
Pretty!  

KAI  
(tilting his head)  
Who are you?

TIME TRAVELLER  
(startled but smiling)  
Im... just a traveler from a faraway place.

LINA  
(fascinated)  
Far away? Like the stars? 

TIME TRAVELLER  
(chuckling)  
Yes, like the stars. But I come from the ground, not the sky.

KAI  
(suddenly serious)  
Why do you look sad?

The Time Traveller pauses, taken by their innocence.

TIME TRAVELLER  
Its just... sometimes its lonely to be different.

LINA  
(boldly)  
Youre not lonely now! We are here!

KAI  
(nods vigorously)  
Yes! Play with us!

The Time Travellers demeanor softens; he kneels to their level.

TIME TRAVELLER  
What do you play?

LINA  
(grinning)  
Chase! You run, we catch!

KAI  
(excitedly)  
Come on!  

They take off running, laughter filling the air. The Time Traveller hesitates, then joins in, an echo of joy returning to his face.

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EXT. ELOI VILLAGE - MOMENTS LATER  
Breathless, the Time Traveller stops beside Lina and Kai. They flop onto the grass, laughing.

TIME TRAVELLER  
(panting)  
You two are fast!

KAI  
(giggling)  
And you are strong!

LINA  
(eyes sparkling)  
Tell us stories of your travels!

The Time Traveller thinks for a moment, his expression thoughtful.

TIME TRAVELLER  
Alright. Once, I visited a city that touched the clouds...

As he speaks, the ELOI listen intently, captivated. The sun casts a warm glow over them.

LINA  
(wide-eyed)  
Do you see the clouds often?

TIME TRAVELLER  
Many clouds, yes. Sometimes theyre dark, but sometimes they bring rainbows.

KAI  
(innocent curiosity)  
Whats a rainbow?

The Time Traveller smiles, mesmerized by their naivety.

TIME TRAVELLER  
Its colors that dance across the sky after rain. Beautiful, just like you.

LINA  
(beaming)  
Can you show us?

TIME TRAVELLER  
One day, if the skies permit.

Suddenly, the mood shifts as a distant rumble echoes. The ELOI exchange worried glances.

KAI  
(frightened)  
What is that?

TIME TRAVELLER  
(looking serious)  
I think its thunder. It means a storm might come.

LINA  
(holding KAI tightly)  
Will it hurt us?

TIME TRAVELLER  
No, its just nature's voice. Just stay close to me; youll be safe.

The ELOI nod, comforted by his presence. The Time Traveller looks around, sensing urgency.

TIME TRAVELLER  
Lets find shelter before it arrives.

They rise, hand in hand, looking up at the swirling clouds. The Time Traveller leads them, protective and resolute.

FADE OUT.