Here is the scene: **Scene** Maria sat at a small café in the heart of Alborn, MN, nursing a warm cup of coffee and flipping through the photos on her camera. She had been snapping pictures all morning, capturing the vibrant colors of the changing leaves and the quaint charm of the town's storefronts. Her eyes lingered on a photo of a bright red apple, the star of Alborn's annual festival, which was just around the corner. As she scrolled, she noticed a man approaching her table. He was tall and imposing, with a strong jawline and piercing blue eyes that seemed to bore into her. His blond hair was buzzed close to his head, and a faint scar above his left eyebrow gave him a rugged air. He wore a plain white shirt and dark jeans, and a badge clipped to his belt identified him as a detective. "Excuse me," he said, his deep voice firm but polite. Maria looked up, startled, and nodded. "Hi," he continued. "My name is Detective Hunter. I'm investigating some strange occurrences in town. Can I ask you a few questions?" Maria's brow furrowed in confusion. She had no idea what he was saying. Her English was non-existent, and she had yet to meet anyone in Alborn who spoke Spanish. She shook her head, hoping he would somehow understand. Hunter's eyes narrowed, and he tried again. "You're not from around here, are you?" Maria's eyes darted back to her camera, hoping it might hold some clue to communicating with this man. She took a deep breath and spoke in Spanish, her words tumbling out in a rush. "Señor, lo siento, pero no entiendo. ¿Qué está pasando en el pueblo? La otra noche... ¡fue horrible! ¡Vine a tomar un café con mis amigos y luego... desaparecieron! ¡Y nadie sabe dónde están! ¡Por favor, ¿puede hacer algo?" Hunter's expression turned from confusion to bewilderment. He shook his head, his eyes darting back and forth as if searching for someone who could translate. "I'm sorry... I don't... uh..." He pulled out his phone and dialed a number, speaking quickly into the receiver. Maria recognized a few words – "Spanish" and "translator" – but that was it. After a few moments, he hung up and tried again. "Someone will be here soon to help us communicate.