Run: 2026-02-20-01KHY8QW2T7TYDH3MWAM281ZVH

Okay, here’s a voice sheet capturing that scene, aiming for a cozy mystery tone with the language barrier as a key element. I’ve focused on showing, not just telling, and tried to convey the awkwardness and growing connection between the characters. **SCENE: Café Lumière – Alborn, MN** **Setting:** A small, slightly worn café in the heart of Alborn. Rain streaks the windows, reflecting the warm glow of the interior. The air smells of cinnamon and freshly brewed coffee. **(SOUND of gentle rain and quiet cafe chatter)** **VOICE SHEET** **1. Marie (30, French, slightly distressed, clutching her camera)** (She’s meticulously adjusting the lens on her camera, a furrow in her brow. She’s clearly lost in thought.) Marie: (In French, rapidly and with a tremor in her voice) "Oh là là... c'est... c'est terrible! J'ai vu... j'ai vu une lumière... une lumière étrange dans les bois derrière la ferme de Miller. Et... et une ombre. Une ombre qui se mouvait... sans raison. Il y avait... il y avait un silence... un silence pesant. J'ai pris une photo, mais... mais elle est floue. Je ne sais pas... je ne sais pas pourquoi." **(She shivers slightly, staring intently at the camera.)** **2. Hunter (35, Detective, direct, observant, slightly impatient)** Hunter: “Excuse me. You seem troubled. I’m Detective Hunter. I’m just asking around about the… disappearances. You wouldn't happen to have seen anything unusual lately, would you?” **(He gestures vaguely with a hand, his expression serious.)** **3. Marie (Still in French, struggling to articulate her fear)** Marie: (In French, voice rising slightly) "Non! Je ne comprends pas! Vous parlez... anglais? Je suis... je suis étudiante. Je parle seulement français. C'est... c'est effrayant! Ce n’est pas comme... comme un animal sauvage. C'était... intelligent. Je le sens." (She glances nervously towards the rain-streaked window) **4. Hunter (Slightly confused, crouching down to be at her eye level)** Hunter: “Look, I don’t speak French. Just... tell me what you saw. Slowly. Point to a picture, anything. Did you see someone? A vehicle?” (He pulls out a small notepad and pen) **5. Marie (Gesturing wildly with her camera, trying to convey the image visually)** Marie: (In French, pointing at the camera, then at the woods) "I... je... la forêt! L'ombre! Au fond... derrière les arbres! Il y avait... quelque chose. Je ne sais pas quoi!" (She presses a button on the camera, looking at the screen with dismay.) “Regardez! Flou!” **6. Hunter (Examining the blurry photo with a critical eye, a frown deepening)** Hunter: “Flou. Right. Okay... Look, this is a small town. People disappear sometimes. Often it's a runaway or something. But these… these are different. No signs, no forced entry. It's… unsettling.” **(He pauses, noticing the genuine fear in her eyes.)** Hunter: "You seem really shaken. Are you sure you’re alright?" **7. Marie (Whispering in French, almost to herself)** Marie: (In French, voice choked with emotion) "Je... je crois que... je crois que quelque chose de mauvais arrive." **8. Hunter’s Phone Rings - A jarring, loud buzz)** **(SOUND: Phone ringing)** Hunter: "Damn it. That's Captain Reynolds. I gotta go. Look, thanks for talking to me. I appreciate it." **(He pulls out his phone, silencing it with a curt gesture.)** **9. Marie (Watching him go, a look of profound sadness on her face)** Marie: (In French, barely audible) “Au revoir…” **(She slowly lowers her camera, the blurry photo reflecting in the glass.)** **(SOUND: Rain intensifies, cafe chatter fades slightly - the scene ends)** --- **Notes on Intent:** * **The Language Barrier:** I’ve used pauses and hesitant phrasing in Marie’s French to highlight the difficulty of communication. I’ve included a few simple French phrases to give a glimpse of her language skills but also to emphasize the frustration of the situation. * **Hunter’s Observation:** Hunter's direct and slightly impatient style contrasts well with Marie's vulnerability. * **Visual Cues:** I've included descriptions of her actions (adjusting the camera, gesturing) to help visualise the scene. * **Tone:** I've aimed for a balance of mystery and genuine concern, fitting the cozy mystery genre. Would you like me to expand on any part of this, perhaps adding more dialogue or developing a particular interaction in more detail?