Fan Casting Two Lines - Part 1 in Strange Tales

Upon discovering through research methods that might help him find a cure for his hands, Stephen decides to travel to the Himalayas, aiming to reach a monastery known as Kamar-Taj, apparently focused on medicinal treatments. Reaching it, however, proves to be a long journey of ups and downs, accompanied by a light snowstorm. Amidst scenes of his insistence on reaching any trace ahead, Strange pauses and enter inside a small cave, breathing heavily. However, turning around, he notices someone else there. - Ah, what...what are you doing in a place like this? - The same as you, the voice replied immediately – an older man wearing brown, fluffy clothing and a hood. Strange can only see the recluse's mouth exposed, as the rest of his body is completely covered. - Hmm, you speak as if you know me. - I don't need to know a person to know that they aspire to things. Life is about that, isn't it? - 😑 And what about yours, turning into frozen meat? - [A shy smile appears] If that were the case, I wouldn't still be in here. Just like you, instead of continuing. - Oh, whatever. - Are you lost? - I'm not lost, I'm just resting. - If you say so...