Living alone in the dark mansion, Michel's emotions have eroded away with the years. And then one day, a traveler arrives at the mansion, sick and with very little time to live. The witch presses him to leave the young man to die, but Michel opts to take him in to observe him.

At first, Michel is put off by the young man's talkativeness. But in time, he comes to appreciate the traveler's curious outlook and perspective, and they begin to develop a friendship.

What will come of this strange meeting between outcast and dying man?