Run: 2026-02-17-01KHNETGYXP9CE2HK5YQHYR0VB

# Voice Sheet: Cafe Encounter --- **Hunter:** *(approaching Marie's table)* Excuse me. Mind if I sit down? I'd like to ask you a few questions. **Marie:** *(looking up from her camera, startled)* Oh... oui ? Oui, asseyez-vous. *(Yes? Yes, sit down.)* **Hunter:** *(sitting down)* I'm Detective Hunter. I'm investigating some recent... incidents in town. You're not from around here, are you? **Marie:** *(speaking quickly in French, looking distressed)* Je ne sais pas ce que j'ai vu... c'était horrible. Quelque chose ne va pas dans cette ville. *(I don't know what I saw... it was horrible. Something is wrong with this town.)* **Hunter:** *(confused, tilting his head)* I'm sorry... what? I don't... could you speak slower? Or—do you speak any English? **Marie:** *(shaking her head)* Non, je ne parle pas anglais. Mais vous devez me croire. J'ai pris des photos. *(No, I don't speak English. But you must believe me. I took photos.)* **Hunter:** *(rubbing his temple)* Photos? Let me see. *(reaching for the camera)* **Marie:** *(pulling camera away)* Non ! Vous ne comprendrez pas. Je dois trouver quelqu'un qui parle français. *(No! You won't understand. I need to find someone who speaks French.)* **Hunter:** *(looking around the cafe)* Does anyone here speak French? *(calling out)* Hello? Anyone? **Marie:** *(pointing to her camera, speaking in French more slowly)* Regardez. Ces photos. La forêt. La nuit dernière. Quelque chose—quelqu'un—était là. *(Look. These photos. The forest. Last night. Something—someone—was there.)* **Hunter:** *(examining the camera screen, seeing dark forest images)* The forest? Were you out there last night? **Marie:** *(nodding vigorously)* Oui ! J'ai entendu des bruits. Des cris. Et puis... rien. *(Yes! I heard noises. Screams. And then... nothing.)* **Hunter:** *(becoming more serious)* Wait—you saw something? Or someone disappeared? **Marie:** *(tearing up)* Je ne sais pas. J'ai eu peur. J'ai couru. *(I don't know. I was scared. I ran.)* **Hunter:** *(sighing frustratedly)* We really need a translator. Look, do you know anyone who— *(Hunter's phone rings)* **Hunter:** *(answering phone)* Detective Hunter. *(listening)* What? Where? I'm on my way. *(hangs up, standing)* Look, I have to go. Something's come up. Stay in town. I'll find someone who can translate. Understand? Stay here. **Marie:** *(confused)* Je... oui ? Que se passe-t-il ? *(I... yes? What's happening?)* **Hunter:** *(already walking away)* Stay put. We'll talk later. **Marie:** *(calling after him in French, distressed)* Attendez ! S'il vous plaît ! *(Wait! Please!)* --- *Hunter exits the cafe. Marie remains seated, clutching her camera, looking shaken.*