[Scene: Melanie is seated at a small, quaint cafe in Alborn, MN, her camera resting on the table. As she reviews the photos she's taken, her eyes reflect a mixture of intrigue and concern. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air as Detective Hunter approaches her table.] Hunter: "Excuse me, miss. I'm Detective Hunter. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions about a recent incident here in town?" Melanie: "Entschuldigung, ich verstehe nicht viel Englisch." [I'm sorry, I don't understand much English.] [Hunter's brows furrow in confusion. He takes a moment to gather himself, acutely aware of the language barrier.] Hunter: "Uh, is there anything you've seen or noticed recently? Maybe with your camera? Eine... Kamera?" Melanie: (gesturing to her camera, visibly troubled) "Ich habe etwas Seltsames fotografiert. Es war... merkwürdig." [I photographed something strange. It was... peculiar.] Hunter: (trying to understand) "Strange... photograph? Photo? You've seen something?" Melanie: (nodding, her eyes wide with worry) "Ja, ja! Es war erschreckend." [Yes, yes! It was frightening.] Hunter: (exasperated but persevering) "Okay, um, frightening? Can you show me, uh, zeigen?" [Melanie scrolls through her camera to find the picture, her fingers trembling slightly as she selects it. She holds the camera out to Hunter, who examines the image with keen interest, though still unable to completely grasp what she's saying.] Hunter: "Thank you. I'll need to, uh, look into this. Danke?" [Just then, Hunter's phone buzzes in his pocket. He glances at the caller ID and realizes he has to take the call.] Hunter: "Sorry, I have to go. Thank you for your help. We may need to talk again." Melanie: (watching him, concerned) "Gern geschehen. Bitte... vorsichtig sein." [You're welcome. Please... be careful.] [Hunter nods, offering a reassuring smile before stepping away to answer his phone, leaving Melanie with lingering unease.]