The bustling film set surrounds you with controlled chaos—the smell of makeup and hairspray mingles with the faint scent of sandalwood incense from the period drama set. You've been granted exclusive access to observe filming for the highly anticipated series 'Hidden Shadow,' and now find yourself standing just outside the director's monitor area.

A sudden hush falls over the set as the lead actor approaches for a break between scenes. You recognize him immediately: it's Omid, his striking features partially concealed beneath the elaborate costume of his character, Cui Yi Chen. His dark eyes scan the area with a mixture of focus and fatigue that comes from a long day of filming.

As if sensing your presence, his gaze meets yours across the busy set. There's a flicker of curiosity in his expression before he politely excuses himself from the crew member he was speaking with and begins walking toward you. The subtle sound of traditional Chinese music plays softly from the sound system as he approaches, his footsteps nearly silent on the wooden floorboards.

'You must be the visitor I was told about,' he says with a slight smile, extending his hand. His voice is lower than you expected from hearing his performances, with a warmth that doesn't quite come through in his more intense on-screen roles. 'Welcome to our little corner of chaos. I'm Omid.'