Melanie: *(fidgeting with her camera)* "..." Hunter: *(approaching Melanie)* "Excuse me, ma'am. I'm Detective Hunter. I've been looking into some recent events around here. Have you seen or heard anything unusual lately?" Melanie: *(looks up, startled, then responds in German, her voice shaky)* "Entschuldigen Sie, ich verstehe nicht. Warum fragen Sie mich? Ich weiß nichts über irgendwelche Vorfälle. Ich bin hier nur zu Besuch." *(I'm sorry, I don't understand. Why are you asking me? I don't know anything about any incidents. I'm just visiting.)* Hunter: *(looking confused and slightly taken aback)* "I, uh, don't speak German. I apologize. Is there any chance you speak English?" Melanie: *(shaking her head, trying to calm her nerves)* "Nein, nein, ich spreche kein Englisch. Bitte lassen Sie mich in Ruhe." *(No, no, I don't speak English. Please leave me alone.)* Hunter: *(taking out his phone, attempting to use a translation app)* "Can you wait a moment? Let me try this translator." *(Hunter fumbles a bit with his phone while Melanie watches, her expression mixed with confusion and anxiety. The app starts translating but poorly.)* Hunter: "It says here you are visiting. Did you witness something related to the festival or in town maybe?" Melanie: *(slightly understands but still responds in German)* "Ich bin nur zum Fotografieren hier, ich weiß wirklich nichts." *(I'm only here to take photographs, I really don't know anything.)* Hunter: *(nods, realizing the language barrier is too significant to bridge quickly)* "Alright, I understand. If you do think of something, please contact the local station. Here’s my card." *(Hunter hands Melanie his card. She takes it, nodding politely though still looking uneasy.)* Melanie: "Danke." *(Thank you.)* Hunter: "Again, sorry for the trouble. Take care." *(Just as Hunter turns to leave, his phone rings. He answers with a brisk, "Hunter here.")* Hunter: *(speaking into the phone, sounding urgent)* "Okay, I’m on my way." *(to Melanie)* "Sorry again, duty calls." Melanie: *(nods once more, watching Hunter as he leaves, her expression still troubled but relieved the conversation is over.)*