The dream starts. I find myself in a dark place, but I can see a row of four faintly glowing lights in front of me. Fortunately, I have a flashlight, which I turn on. I look around. I am standing on a wide marble balcony, right next to a carved wooden handrail, which is ornate but with paint that is just starting to peel.
About 30 feet below me is a large courtyard, and a long staircase to my left leads down to it. I never look behind me.
There are a few people standing around nearby, not doing much. I don't pay much attention to them. Perhaps this is a party or casual gathering of some sort?