Rewrite

The scene opens to establish a room full of expensive relics. A cold museum. Patrons cirle around a cloaked eisel. They all look up to the icon of challenge as he enters to unveil the artwork under the cloak. He is tall and handsome, with a captivating stare as he speaks of the artwork. "The unviewed work has been hidden under a cavarn for centuries, only ever seen by the artist whom buried it. Most certainly to contain the mystical powers bestowed by many his works. Once it is viewed, it is realized." His potential love interest, Nicole, stands aside to watch his eyes only. He unveils it slowly and views it with disbelieved eyes. The painting illuminates his face. His hand raises up and reveals a blowtorch lighter from under his jacket. "The artist had never shown this work to anyone. I am the only one to feast on this incredible sight. And ... " he flares up the lighter. "I am the only one who ever will." Nicole's glint at the lighter in his hand is turning cautioned as he lifts the flame to the painting. Her breath is taken when she thrusts toward him as the painting begins to burn at it's base. She reacts with sheer force, grabbing one of the many swords mounted on display and strikes down to end his activity. He flings back with the lighter flying out of his hand and she rips off part of her own cloak and furiously throws it on the painting to smother the flames. Well...That's one way to end a budding relationship.