# Voice Sheet: Cozy Cafe Encounter **Marie**: *Sipping her cafe au lait, she notices a tall figure approaching her table, a stern look on his face. She raises her eyebrows, slightly startled, as the man, presumably an American detective by his stance and attire, interrupts her tranquil moment.* **Hunter**: "Pardon me, mademoiselle. I hate to bother you, but I was hoping to get a local's perspective on some recent incidents in Alborn." **Marie**: *Her eyes widening, she responds in rapid French, her voice shaking slightly, "Oh mon Dieu! Are you talking about the missing persons case? It's horrible! I've only just arrived, and I heard about these disappearances. C'est terrible!"* **Hunter**: *The detective's expression turns from confusion to slight frustration.* "I'm sorry, miss. I didn't quite catch that. I don't speak French. Could you slow down and perhaps we can find a way to communicate?" **Marie**: *Mouth slightly agape, she fumbles for her phone and types a message in haste, showing Hunter the screen: "I... I'm sorry. I don't speak English. I'm Marie, here to study art history."* **Hunter**: "Marie, huh? Well, this is Hunter. Listen, Marie, I need to understand if you or your friends have noticed anything unusual. There's a pattern emerging, and I can't seem to find any leads." **Marie**: *Marie nods, her curiosity getting the better of her fear. In broken English, she attempts to respond, "I...walked by old farm. Saw...strange symbol. Like ancient sign. Trois...three places, I saw it."* **Hunter**: "Ancient symbol? Hold on, you saw this in three locations? Can you show me? This might be critical." *Hunter leans in, his interest piqued.* **Marie**: *She quickly sketches the symbol on a napkin and shows it to Hunter, who studies it intently.* **Hunter**: *Just as their conversation intensifies, Hunter's phone rings. With a sigh, he steps aside to take the call.* **Hunter**: "Yes, this is Detective Hunter. What's the update? ... Understood, I'm on my way." *Turning back towards Marie, he flashes his badge and politely interrupts their discussion.* "Apologies, Marie, duty calls. I'm needed at the station. But we will continue this. Stay put, I'll send an interpreter to assist us." **Marie**: *Hunter rushes out of the cafe, leaving Marie bewildered but relieved. She stares at the symbol on the napkin, her curiosity now fully piqued.*