Run: 2026-02-25-01KJBKG5RF4A9PESXSPJ3KTJQ5

Melanie: "Ich habe nur Fotos gemacht. Das war alles. Ich habe nicht gesehen, was passiert ist." (I was just taking photos. That was all. I did not see what happened.) Hunter: "Ma'am, please. Did you see the man near the old apple orchard last night? The one who disappeared?" Melanie: "Nein, ich habe nur das Licht gesehen. Es war zu dunkel. Ich hatte Angst." (No, I only saw the light. It was too dark. I was afraid.) Hunter: "What light? What kind of light? Are you talking about headlights?" Melanie: "Das weiß ich nicht. Es war schnell. Bitte. Ich muss zu meinem Hotel." (I don't know. It was fast. Please. I must go to my hotel.) Hunter: "Wait. You know the person who vanished? You have to tell me. Is it a local? A student?" Melanie: "Ich verstehe kein Englisch. Ich bitte dich. Ich gehe." (I do not understand English. I beg you. I am leaving.) Hunter: "Hold on! My name is Detective Hunter. I'm investigating disappearances in Alborn. I can help if you can just point me to where you were." Melanie: "Ich habe keine Zeit. Der Bus kommt bald. Bitte lassen Sie mich in Ruhe." (I have no time. The bus is coming soon. Please leave me alone.) Hunter: "Ma'am, it's a safety issue." Melanie: "Bitte." (Please.) Hunter: "Yeah. I hear you. Sorry to bother you." *(Pauses, pulls out phone)* "Yeah? Yeah, I'm at the diner. On it. I'll be there in twenty. No, I don't have a witness yet. But I'm trying. Yeah. Okay." Melanie: *(Nods quickly, gathering camera)* "Entschuldigung." (Excuse me.) Hunter: "Thank you. Safe travels." Melanie: "Danke." (Thank you.) Hunter: *(To phone as he watches her go)* "Chief, she spoke German. I couldn't understand a word. But she mentioned lights near the orchard. I'm heading in. Yeah, I'll check the records for foreign students. Copy that."