# Scene: The Cafe Encounter **Melanie:** [Melanie sits quietly, her fingers caressing her camera's leather strap, deep in thought. She notices Hunter approaching, his eyes narrowed in determination.] **Hunter:** [Takes a seat opposite Melanie, his voice firm but friendly] "Guten Tag. Ich bin Detective Hunter. Tut mir leid, ich kann nur ein bisschen Deutsch sprechen. Verstehen Sie mich?" [Apologetic smile] **Melanie:** [Melanie's eyes widen slightly, her voice trembling as she speaks in German, her words hurried] "Oh, mein Gott. Ich... ich weiß nicht, was passiert ist. Es war so plötzlich. Ich habe nur Bilder gemacht und..." **Hunter:** [Interrupting gently, realizing the language barrier] "Wait, slow down. I don't speak German. Can you please explain in English, or maybe you know a bit of English?" **Melanie:** [She hesitates, her face filled with concern] "I... I'm sorry, I don't speak English very well. I just arrived in Alborn for my photography project. I heard about the... the disappearances." **Hunter:** "The disappearances, yes. Look, I need to ask a few questions. Were you present at the town square last night? Near the apple orchard?" **Melanie:** [Nods slowly] "Ja, I was there. Ich... I captured some interesting photos. It was so peaceful until..." **Hunter:** [Leaning forward, his gaze intensifies] "Until what? Did you see anyone acting strangely?" **Melanie:** [Melanie's voice drops to a whisper, her German laced with fear] "Someone... Sie waren nicht von hier. They didn't belong. Ich habe ein Foto, but I don't know what it means." **Hunter:** [Intrigued, he continues probing] "Can you describe this person?" [Their conversation continues for several minutes, with Melanie providing fragmented details in German, and Hunter patiently trying to piece together the information.] **Hunter's Phone:** [Rings, interrupting the intense exchange] **Hunter:** [Answers the call, his expression turning serious] "Hunter here. Ah, you have? I'll be right there." [Hangs up] **Hunter:** [Turning back to Melanie, his voice conveys regret] "I'm sorry to cut this short, but duty calls. Ich werde jemanden schicken, der Deutsch spricht, okay? And I'd like to see that photo." **Melanie:** [Nods in understanding, her worry apparent] "Ja, sicher." **Hunter:** [He stands, offering a reassuring smile] "Danke. Ich werde bald jemanden schicken." **Melanie:** [Watching Hunter leave, she takes a deep breath, her hands steadying on the camera, a silent reminder of what she witnessed.] --- An intriguing language barrier indeed! Would you like to expand this mystery further, or perhaps introduce new twists to the tale? I can provide more engaging scenes if needed.