# Scene: A Cozy Cafe Encounter ## Voice Sheet: **Melanie:** *(Melanie observes Hunter approaching her table, her eyes widening slightly. She clutches her camera tightly, a sense of unease evident in her body language)* Guten Tag... Kann ich Ihnen irgendwie behilflich sein? (Good day... How may I assist you?) **Hunter:** *(Leaning in, his expression curious)* Excuse me, ma'am. I'm Detective Hunter, Alborn PD. I was wondering if you could spare a moment regarding the recent disturbances in town? It appears you might have been in the vicinity when it happened. **Melanie:** *(Speaking in rapid German, her tone distraught)* Ich verstehe nicht, warum das passiert! Es war schrecklich, einfach beängstigend! *(She describes the event, her voice shaking, revealing her distress)* **Hunter:** *(Taken aback, he stumbles over his words)* Uh... I'm sorry, I don't quite catch your meaning. Could you, by any chance, repeat that in English? I'm afraid my German is non-existent. **Melanie:** *(Pauses, realizing the language barrier, and takes a moment to collect herself)* Oh, entschuldigung. Ich bin noch nicht lange hier und habe Probleme mit der Sprache. I just arrived, and I'm still learning English. I...I witnessed something strange at the old orchard on the outskirts of town. **Hunter:** That's interesting. Go on. *(He sits down across from her, taking out his notepad)* What did you see exactly? **Melanie:** *(Relaxing slightly, she begins to explain in broken but improving English as the conversation continues)* Well, I had gone to photograph the apple trees early one morning. I heard strange noises, and then... I saw... people vanish into thin air, leaving no trace. **Hunter:** *(Intrigued, he leans forward, his pen poised over the notepad)* Vanish? Like disappear? Tell me more... *(The conversation continues for several minutes with Melanie providing valuable insights into the mysterious event. As Hunter is about to ask another question...)* *Ring* Ring* **Hunter:** Hold on... *(He answers his phone, and after a brief conversation, he turns back to Melanie, his face grave)* I'm needed elsewhere. I have to go, but this has been most enlightening. Thank you for your assistance, Miss...? **Melanie:** Melanie. I'll cooperate however I can. *(She offers a small smile, her initial apprehension fading)* *(Hunter nods in gratitude and hurries out of the cafe. Melanie takes a moment to breathe, her hands steadying on her camera)*