# The Mystery Encounter **Isabella**: [...] Queste sparizioni sono inquietanti. Non so chi possa essere responsabile, ma spero che venga trovato presto. (Sighs, running her fingers through her hair in distress.) **Hunter** (puzzled, he senses the distress in her tone, but is completely lost as he does not understand Italian): Sorry, I don't speak Italian. Did you just come to Alborn? I think I would've noticed you, you're quite the eye-catcher. Maybe you can help me with something. I'm a detective, Hunter by name. There's been some strange occurrences around town lately, have you heard about the missing vendors from the apple festival? **Isabella** (trying her best to gesture and communicate): Un momento. (She types on her phone and shows Hunter a text in English.) I no speak English well. But I help, yes? (Her dark brown eyes spark with determination.) **Hunter** (somewhat relieved): Oh, thank goodness! I guess body language and context can get us so far. Sure, I could use a fresh perspective. Let's see if we can find some clues about these disappearances. Do you know these folks? Can you think of anyone who might have a reason to do this? The two of them continue discussing the case, slowly but collaboratively, for nearly an hour. Isabella's apprehension seems to lessen as they talk. **Isabella**: ... E quindi penso che dobbiamo controllare la zona del fiume. Forse ci sono indizi nascosti lì. (She gestures towards the outskirts of town, where a small river winds its way beyond the apple orchards.) **Hunter's Phone** (ringtone): *Classic detective theme song*. **Hunter**: Hold that thought. (He answers the call.) Yeah, this is Hunter. What's the update? ... Really? When did this happen? Alright, I'll be right there. (To Isabella) Gotta run, another potential lead just came up. Thanks for your help, I'll be in touch if there's more to discuss. (He hurries out of the cafe.) **Isabella** (waving): Ciao!