**Voice Sheet: Scene at the Café** *Setting: A cozy café in the small town of Alborn, MN. Autumn leaves rustle outside, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. Marie is sitting at a corner table, reviewing the photos on her camera with a focused yet troubled expression.* --- **Hunter:** "Excuse me, miss. Mind if I join you for a moment?" *Hunter pulls out a chair and sits without waiting for a response, his badge somewhat visible under his jacket.* **Marie:** "Pardon?" *She responds distractedly, her eyes still on the camera screen.* **Hunter:** "I'm Detective Hunter. I'm looking into the, uh, recent events in town. You might have heard about them." *He gestures vaguely, hoping the mention of his role might transcend the language barrier.* **Marie:** "Les événements récents? Oui, oui, très troublant." *She nods, her face clouded with worry.* **Hunter:** "I'm sorry. I don't understand French. English?" *He tugs at his ear awkwardly.* **Marie:** "Uh, désolée... Je ne parle pas anglais." *Marie gestures to her camera and points towards the café window, trying to make it clear she captured something of interest.* **Hunter:** "Camera? Can I see?" *Hunter leans forward, indicating the camera.* **Marie:** "Oui. Sur l'appareil photo. Une image étrange, là." *She hesitantly hands the camera over, pointing to a specific image.* **Hunter:** "Okay, let's see." *He fumbles with the controls but eventually navigates to the photo. He looks puzzled, trying to discern its importance.* **Hunter:** "I see... Looks like I'll need a translator." *Scratching his head, he attempts a smile.* **Marie:** "Je suis désolée, détective. Je veux aider." *Marie looks earnest but helpless, frustration mingling with confusion.* **Hunter:** "I know, I appreciate it. I'll, uh, figure something out." *Hunter looks at his phone as it buzzes loudly in his pocket.* **Hunter:** "Sorry, I've got to take this. Work never stops." *He stands up, nodding to Marie before walking towards the door.* **Marie:** "Bonne chance!" *She waves slightly, wishing him luck.* **Hunter:** "Yeah, you too. Merci, I think." *Hunter speaks slowly, trying his best to pronounce the words as he steps out through the café door.* ---