Run: 2026-05-27-01KSMF3XFDATG7BT6JWX3VJH5A

**Marie (voiceover) -** *In a distressed and troubled tone, speaking French.* "J'ai vu quelque chose ce soir. Quelque chose de terrible... C'était il y a une heure à l'orée des bois. Un homme et une femme, ils étaient... ils se battaient. Il la tenait et elle criait. Et puis... Et puis tout est devenu sombre. Je ne sais pas ce qui s'est passé, mais c'était horrible. Je n'aurais pas dû regarder." **Hunter (voiceover**) -** *In a deep, gravelly voice full of curiosity and concern.* Huh, well that's...interesting. I'll be honest, I didn't catch much of what you just said. You're not speaking English, are you? *He strokes his chin, thinking.* This might be a bit of a communications issue. How about we start over. I'm Hunter, an investigator. I'm looking into some recent disappearances in town. Care to show what's on the card in your camera...and maybe try to explain the thing you just said in...anglaise?" **Marie (voiceover) -** *Still shaken, she switches to English slowly and brokenly, with a thick French accent.* "I...is sorry. My English...is not good. I saw a man and a femme, in the woods, near the lake, one hour ago. They were...fighting. The man, he hurt the woman...I think so. And then...I don't know what happened but she stop scream and... *Marie shudders and cone silent, looking uneasy. Her imperfections as she speaks indicate her level of stress.* I...I am sorry. I do not know English well. I just...I think I saw something very wrong." **Hunter (voiceover) - ** *He nods slowly, saying interrogation with care.* You don't need to apologize, it's fine. Sounds like you witnessed something disturbing though, thank you for telling me. You described it well despite the language barrier. *His voice grow more concerned and forceful.* If a crime happened, I need to look into this. Do you think you could show me the exact spot you were standing when this took place? Even without knowing what went down, witness statements help me gain a perspective. **Marie (voiceover) -** *She nods assent.* Yes, I know where. I can show, but...I am scared. I do not want to see them again. *Marie pauses, then adds small voice.* Can...can I go now? Please? You have my name and number. I just...I need to breathe. **Hunter -<br>** *Just then, Hunter's phone rings, and oughing the ringer, grits his teeth as the old screen displays 'Unknown'* Dammit. That'll be my boss. He's been on my back about the case. *To Marie, he says.* I know you're scared, I get it. But I wouldn't ask this if it wasn't important. Taking you back now would be a mistake, and I can't afford to wait. I'll call my office, have them book you a hotel. When you've calmed down, I'll speak with you again. *Without warning, Hunter bends down to pick up his trousers, which were lying where he ditched them earlier in the day, and looks at Marie reluctantly.* For right now, we both need a change of clothes. Something fresh, and...clean. I'll buy them for you, so don't worry.