**Voice Sheet: Dialogue between Marie and Hunter** **Setting:** A quaint café in Alborn, MN. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, and the sun streams through the windows, casting a warm glow on the wooden tables. Marie is seated by a window, her camera on the table in front of her, flipping through the photos she's taken. **Characters:** - **Marie:** A 30-year-old college student from France, fluent in French and taking photos of the town. - **Hunter:** A 35-year-old detective investigating mysterious disappearances, former marine, and with no knowledge of French. --- **Marie:** *Looking at her camera, she sighs softly and shakes her head, then notices Hunter approaching her table.* **Hunter:** *Approaches the table and leans in slightly, placing his hands on the back of a chair.* "Excuse me, are you Marie?" **Marie:** *Starts, looking up in surprise.* "Oui, c'est moi. Comment puis-je vous aider?" **Hunter:** *Looks confused and shakes his head.* "I don't speak French. Do you speak English?" **Marie:** *Shakes her head slightly, looking troubled.* "Non, je ne parle pas anglais." **Hunter:** *Tries to communicate using gestures and simple words.* "Okay, I need to ask you about something important. Can you understand me?" **Marie:** *Nods slowly, trying to make sense of his words.* "Un peu, mais pas beaucoup." **Hunter:** *Takes a deep breath and speaks more slowly.* "There was a recent event in town. Do you know anything about it?" **Marie:** *Her eyes widen, and she looks visibly shaken.* "Oui, j'ai vu quelque chose de bizarre. Des gens qui disparaissent, des murmures, c'est effrayant." **Hunter:** *Frowns, trying to piece together her words.* "People disappearing? Can you tell me more about what you saw?" **Marie:** *Speaks quickly, her hands gesturing emphatically.* "J'ai pris des photos, des silhouettes dans la forêt, des voitures étranges. Tout semble si secret." **Hunter:** *Nods, trying to understand the urgency in her voice.* "Photos of silhouettes in the forest? Strange cars? That's important. Can I see them?" **Marie:** *Nods and reaches for her camera, scrolling through the photos.* "Oui, regardez." **Hunter:** *Leans in to look at the photos, his brow furrowing.* "These are very helpful. Thank you." **Marie:** *Looks relieved but still worried.* "Je suis content de pouvoir aider, mais j'ai peur aussi." **Hunter:** *Nods understandingly.* "I appreciate your help, Marie. Stay safe, and if you see anything else, please find a way to let me know." **Marie:** *Nods, her voice soft but determined.* "D'accord, je le ferai." **Hunter:** *Stands up, about to leave, when his phone rings.* "Excuse me, I need to take this." **Marie:** *Watches him as he answers the call, her expression troubled.* **Hunter:** *Speaks into the phone, his tone serious.* "Detective Hunter, what do you have?" **Marie:** *Waits quietly, her gaze shifting between Hunter and the phone, her camera still in her hands.* **Hunter:** *Listens for a moment, then nods.* "I'll be right there." *Hangs up and turns back to Marie.* "I have to go, but I'll be in touch." **Marie:** *Nods, her voice a whisper.* "Soyez prudent, Detective." **Hunter:** *Smiles briefly and gives a small nod.* "You too, Marie." **Hunter:** *Leaves the café, heading out into the street, while Marie watches him go, her camera clutched tightly in her hands.* --- **End of Scene**