**EXT. CAFE - DAY** *Isabella sits at a small outdoor table, her camera in hand as she flips through the images on the screen. She is lost in thought, her expression a mix of curiosity and concern. The quaint streets of Alborn are bustling with the quiet activity of a small town.* **HUNTER** *(Approaching Isabella with a purposeful stride)* Excuse me, ma'am? I'm Detective Hunter. I was hoping you might have seen something unusual around here recently? *Isabella looks up, startled. She tries to compose herself, her eyes flicking to the detective's badge before she responds in Italian.* **ISABELLA** *(Shaking her head, speaking rapidly in Italian)* Mi dispiace, non parlo inglese. Non capisco... Cosa è successo? *Hunter's brow furrows as he listens to the stream of Italian, clearly at a loss.* **HUNTER** *(Scratching his head, speaking slowly as if that might help)* I... uh, sorry, I don't speak Italian. There's been some... incidents in town. Maybe you've seen something? *Isabella nods, catching the gist despite the language barrier. She gestures to her camera.* **ISABELLA** *(Speaking slowly, hoping to be understood)* Foto... io prendo foto. Vedo... gente strana. *She shows Hunter a picture on her camera of a shadowy figure in the background of one of her landscape shots.* **HUNTER** *(Squinting at the camera screen)* Strange people, huh? Do you remember where you took this? *Before Isabella can respond, Hunter's phone rings. He answers, his tone shifting to all business.* **HUNTER** *(Into the phone)* Detective Hunter speaking... Yes, I'll be right there. *He hangs up and stands, his attention now divided.* **HUNTER** *(Apologetically)* I'm sorry, I have to go. But this... this could be important. Can we meet later? Maybe with someone who can translate? *Isabella nods, understanding the urgency.* **ISABELLA** *(Resolute)* Sì, più tardi. Io aiuto. **HUNTER** *(Nodding, relieved)* Thank you. We'll figure this out. *Hunter gives a curt nod and rushes off, leaving Isabella to ponder the mysterious photo and the events unfolding in the small town of Alborn.* **END OF SCENE**