Maria is sitting at a cafe, looking at her camera feeling quite distracted. She becomes even more aware of her surroundings upon noticing a person approaching in her peripheral view. With a gentle but consistent gait, he draws closer, his confidence resonating in the space. Making his way towards her, a deep sense of curiosity enters her mind. What is he planning to do? There she sees his face; it is Hunter, the detective investigating the mysterious disappearances that have plagued Alborn, MN. What kind of information might he want to lean on regarding the happenings in town? Approaching in his earnest stride, he inquires in a husky tone about a specific event she might have some knowledge of. The cool wind brushing past her now-fidgety hands allows her to think: How will she communicate this important information to someone who doesn't even know the basics of her language? Feeling her torso tense up as she tries to articulate her concerns in Spanish, she begins to speak. Hearing the sound of each word, she observes the perplexed look on Hunter's face. The lack of comprehension passing through his eyes is unsettling. For a moment, they simply exchange glances, each trying to understand the other's intentions. Their connection formed initially through a common concern for the community perhaps now has to reach beyond their mutual devotion to bring justice to Alborn. Maria pauses every now and then, giving him a moment to absorb her message, hoping that he could understand some part of it. However, the situation still remains quite challenging as the communication gap between them appears to still be a barrier. Finally, and unexpectedly, the intercom on her camera buzzes. Maria is called away and has to respond. They still haven't bridged that gap but, sensing a different urgency within Hunter's demeanor, Maria feels hopeful. After all, it's not every day that you can be a part of a shared curiosity about the world and events unfolding while being stationed in a completely new environment. For now, they both know that their quest to uncover the truth in Alborn, MN hasn't come to an end. It's merely staging for the next level of the mystery they are about to uncover and the bond they are building whilst harnessing the vast power of their shared curiosity.