Deli & Brenton — Year One

Panel 1:A vertical split screen. On the left, Deli sits in a clean, modern home in Kraljevo, illuminated by warm indoor lighting. Her laptop is open on a desk, and she has a focused, neutral expression, wearing patterned earrings. On the right, Brenton is in his minimal, tidy space in Sheffield, under cooler lighting. His laptop is also open, and he maintains a calm, professional demeanor. He wears his muted light pink hoodie.

Narrator:“Two people. Same team. Different worlds.”

Panel 2:A video call grid, styled like Teams or Zoom, with simplified UI. There are 4-6 participants in total; the others are slightly faded and desaturated. Deli, with her long dark hair and patterned earrings, and Brenton, with his short brown hair and light stubble, are more visually prominent. Deli wears a dark blue dress with white veiny lines. Brenton wears his muted light pink hoodie. Someone else is speaking, indicated by a small speech bubble or UI cue. Both Deli and Brenton are looking at the screen, their gaze lingering slightly longer than necessary on each other, a subtle hint of curiosity in their expressions.

Narrator:“We started out as colleagues… …but something felt different.”

Panel 3:A split composition. On the left, a chat window displays text messages. On the right, Deli and Brenton are both at their laptops, looking relaxed and sharing slight smiles. Deli has her long dark hair, patterned earrings, and is wearing a dark blue dress. Brenton has his short brown hair, light stubble, and is wearing his muted light pink hoodie, with an open black jacket over it.

“I love a chair latte.I’ve never tried a chair latte. 🪑☕😂You should 😂, and Happy Friday! 🥳Happy Friday!! 🎉😊”

Narrator:“Friendly. Jovial. But there was more beneath the surface.”

Panel 1:Use the character and asset references attached. Make them look the same. An intimate evening scene. Deli and Brenton sit across from each other at a small table in an apartment, bathed in warm, inviting lighting. They are raising wine glasses, and a bottle labeled 'Invincible' is on the table. Deli wears her dark blue dress with white veiny lines and patterned earrings. Brenton wears his muted light pink hoodie with an open black jacket. They share a natural, easy connection, smiling warmly. They are facing each other, looking into each other's eyes and smiling.

Narrator:“Then… Belgrade.”

Panel 2:A night scene on a balcony overlooking the city lights of New Belgrade. Brenton, with his short brown hair and light stubble, leans casually against the wall, wearing his muted light pink hoodie. Deli, in her dark blue dress with white veiny lines and patterned earrings, stands in between Brent and a small table with wine glasses and the 'Invincible' bottle. Deli and Brenton are in close proximity, their eyes locked, a palpable tension in the air as they smile and pause before an action.

Narrator:“That was the moment.”

Panel 3:The same balcony at night. Brenton is leaning his back on the wall behind him, Deli and Brenton are leaning in, their faces close. They share a soft, natural kiss, not exaggerated but full of gentle emotion. Deli's long dark hair frames her face, and Brenton's short brown hair is visible. Deli wears her dark blue dress, and Brenton his muted light pink hoodie.

Narrator:“That’s where it began.”

Panel 1:Inside a small room at Laycock Studios, evoking a student accommodation feel. Soft indoor lighting fills the space. KFC buckets and wrappers are on a table, indicating a recent meal. They are sitting closely next to each other on chairs. Double bed behind them that has already been slept in. A laptop is open but ignored. Deli, with her long dark hair, and Brenton, with his short brown hair, are relaxed, close, and comfortable together. Deli wears a dark blue dress, Brenton his muted light pink hoodie. Shoes are near the door. There are 2 back packs on the floor.

Narrator:“No plans. Nowhere to be. Just us.”

Panel 2:A layered composition depicting their time in Paris. The top layer consists of three slightly softened, memory-like vignettes seen from behind: Deli and Brenton holding hands in front of the Eiffel Tower, arms around each other at the Louvre, and locking arms near Notre Dame. In the middle layer, they are walking together in Paris, captured in natural movement and interaction, Deli wearing her long brown coat and Brenton his deep pink baseball cap and black jacket. The bottom layer, the main focus, shows them in a metro scene: standing, holding a pole, with a metro map visible above them. Deli rests her head on Brenton’s shoulder, and Brenton rests his head on Deli's, conveying quiet intimacy. Deli wears her long brown coat, Brenton his deep pink hat and black jacket.

Narrator:“From extraordinary places… to ordinary moments— it was always better with you.”

Panel 1:A hotel hallway filled with smoke. Alarm lights flash, casting an urgent, red glow. Deli, wearing her long brown coat, and Brenton, in his muted light pink hoodie and black jacket, are moving together down a smoky staircase, their expressions shifting from confusion to serious concern, reflecting real danger.

Narrator:“This wasn’t a drill.”

Panel 2:Deli and Brenton are in bed together, bathed in warm, soft lighting. A laptop is open, displaying a scene from 'All the Rivers Run.' They are close and relaxed, sharing a moment of reflection. Deli has her long dark hair and patterned earrings. Brenton has his short brown hair and light stubble.

Narrator:“We weren’t just watching a story.”

Panel 1:Belgrade balcony at night. Deli and Brenton are standing side by side. We see them from behind, they are looking out at the view. Brenton's arm is around Deli's back and waist. Delis arm is around his back as well. Their heads are titled towards each other. In a loving embrace. They are relaxed. Deli wears a dark blue dress, Brenton his muted light pink hoodie. Warm ambient lighting.

Narrator:“We were writing our own.”