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<v Speaker 3>In this episode, we'll uncover how darkness leads to an

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<v Speaker 3>unexpected alliance between a vigilant curator and a wary art

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<v Speaker 3>historian to protect a museum's precious secrets.

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<v Speaker 1>Sati Minsia, the Triuntier Taype, the gol genla Renoir. Youre comen,

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<v Speaker 1>you send the Schando fun fur utshot b Ganjan Dad

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<v Speaker 1>King joy nin Zin Juan Guanphogo Chrungho sings inside the

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<v Speaker 1>jam Pin shah Winna Pinhur Yohom sh Bo guander t

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<v Speaker 1>giant Tasi, Cinti yanin Yo Ti guanju Ittian Jangui, the

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<v Speaker 1>good Daiting Tongsi You were Jan when Woo you tat

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<v Speaker 1>dyasu Yojishan hood yun Yu Tatovan Wuda Antian chumansur ranaj

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<v Speaker 1>I t Yo Home Juanza gilantin Li dint chry make

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<v Speaker 1>Jangwa the Antien Drunkra, Turientian Junga, Dighting Sentra, Pian tire Tingdiella,

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<v Speaker 1>Sergei Rya and jianglin Yo Kaman ding Hushian City, Chamyen,

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<v Speaker 1>Shandian Pin Juna Ling You wade out found the issue

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<v Speaker 1>shu ya Ya Sahya and John teto san Jangue Kardin

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<v Speaker 1>Sushi Boo guander bar and boding Jaunda sun Shi's su

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<v Speaker 1>jo tATu jan hye chance you don't don't go by

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<v Speaker 1>guanju yohomin Ri chady da ling Ye chancing way taji

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<v Speaker 1>da though its tur giant Tabisu about Huha Maysian when

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<v Speaker 1>Wood sing Guan King did jan takabutinto founderlier Tinopindi Dounia

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<v Speaker 1>light ding Yen can showdown ling the moody bingbudienda yo

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<v Speaker 1>hom Sinjoyo lidding taji ding san sin city the Jiji

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<v Speaker 1>tata juanga pandindition d lyin Shu nissayasushima lingua wa yo

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<v Speaker 1>ye join you totally sizihua tais about who Linisian ye

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<v Speaker 1>me the tang tin you found tain s aways ye

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<v Speaker 1>j that's the k dearly hy fool dating chung Simingla

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<v Speaker 1>dong Ganzia lin sen Bingbodi do it you are lie

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<v Speaker 1>tachawl about who Lindisian Junguewen Wood found je Tabebu fai

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<v Speaker 1>Jitu Dingsha do jijin Sangho yo Hondan I didn't talk

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<v Speaker 1>y lin Da chan Gunshi, both the thay and true

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<v Speaker 1>Tillyan mail unturnin what yo jin Jin the sin Chaili

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<v Speaker 1>yi biit Jesrea and jundadji yang ye hung Yi Shi

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<v Speaker 1>da sing Guapa huen wuhen Junya Dansi and sitatung yang

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<v Speaker 1>Jua gen Hua yi Chanda yen yeitun yang Junya Gushi

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<v Speaker 1>di Shu shi Bougwan Huefula pin jing Yo kumen Yozisuchenzin said,

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<v Speaker 1>Jefflishi the jimbo Jiju sing Minsi, the way fun ting

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<v Speaker 1>Tingfu go FuG fu Angwa Jamei ku guenjuan Hua the

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<v Speaker 1>si ling.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 3>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 1>Say ting Minshi, the chun Tie Taipe, the Goliku, gung

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<v Speaker 1>bo O ye jin Lai gen Wa Yo kuhmen Yo sin,

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<v Speaker 1>the sin shaan jifun Fu de yi ji Hu tishus.

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<v Speaker 3>During the springtime of the ching Ming Festival, the Taipei

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<v Speaker 3>National Palace Museum was bustling with people as visitors leisurely

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<v Speaker 3>admired the rich collection of jade and porcelain.

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<v Speaker 1>Boo Gwanda jan Lan dating ju Ye er ninzing Juan

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<v Speaker 1>Guanghogu chung Hu Jinting Satsai Jianpinsha Wuenda Pinghu.

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<v Speaker 3>The museum's exhibition hall was solemn and tranquil, with sunlight

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<v Speaker 3>gently streaming through the windows, casting a warm and peaceful

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<v Speaker 3>glow on the exhibits.

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<v Speaker 1>Ye Hun Shibo guand tu ja.

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<v Speaker 3>Yeh yu Hong is the curator of the museum.

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<v Speaker 1>Taisi Sinti yenji Yo Ti guan du Yijien Jinghu the

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<v Speaker 1>gu Daijingtun si Ye Jijien wuen Wu y tadejatsu yojishi

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<v Speaker 1>Ho the yuen Ye.

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<v Speaker 3>She is meticulous and diligent, especially attentive to a precious

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<v Speaker 3>ancient bronze artifact because this relic has deep family connections

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<v Speaker 3>for her.

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<v Speaker 1>Tadu wuen Wu da Antien Chu mansur Jena.

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<v Speaker 3>She feels a strong sense of responsibility for the safety

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<v Speaker 3>of the artifacts.

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<v Speaker 1>Jipien ye hun juinza j La and pin Li Jien

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<v Speaker 1>Chamega Juangui da Antien Jun Qua Turensie Jiunu Dating Sien

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<v Speaker 1>Julie Pien sich.

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<v Speaker 3>On this day, Yuhang was inspecting the safety of each

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<v Speaker 3>display case in the exhibition hall, when suddenly the entire

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<v Speaker 3>hall was plunged into darkness.

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<v Speaker 1>Ping die la Sergefraya and jiang li Yo Kameni hushu

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<v Speaker 1>seti cham yen shin ziempien the hun La.

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<v Speaker 3>There was a power outage, and as the darkness fell,

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<v Speaker 3>exclamations of surprise arose among the visitors, and the scene

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<v Speaker 3>became chaotic. In an instant, Ling Yuei Dau found the

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<v Speaker 3>yeshu Shu Sietya Zerea and jun Zeo Teo san Juan

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<v Speaker 3>guig kaal Ti Ling, a visiting art historian, quietly approached

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<v Speaker 3>the display case in the darkness.

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<v Speaker 1>Sushu Boho gwanda ba and budin jihan de sen Shi

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<v Speaker 1>Sujo tado j h Ye chanty do do Gua guan Jou.

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<v Speaker 3>At this moment, Bo, the museum's security guard, nervously surveyed

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<v Speaker 3>the surroundings, paying special attention to any unusual movements.

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<v Speaker 1>Yo Humu chatye da Linda yi Chan.

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<v Speaker 3>Singhuet Juhann keenly sensed Ling's unusual behavior.

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<v Speaker 1>Taji da tsuzu jen ye tadi subao huha ma Dien.

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<v Speaker 3>She knew that as the curator, she must protect each artifact.

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<v Speaker 1>Jing guanding die Jianha kambutin dou fonde lie tinnum pintie

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<v Speaker 1>donla de ding ye gan sho da Linda Mudi bing Bienda.

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<v Speaker 3>Although the power outage prevented her from clearly seeing the

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<v Speaker 3>other person's face, her years of experience allowed her to

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<v Speaker 3>sense that lings intentions were not simple.

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<v Speaker 1>Ye jun sin ju yo li tie ding tatie bing

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<v Speaker 1>sean shin Sizi. The Jiji.

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<v Speaker 3>Yuhung made a decision in her heart to trust her instincts.

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<v Speaker 1>Tasa Jiangue Pampiindi Shindu ling shur Nishaelzushima.

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<v Speaker 3>She whispered to Ling beside the display case, what do

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<v Speaker 3>you want to do?

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<v Speaker 1>Lingue wi yu yi jun Yi to lu lisie Chiha.

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<v Speaker 3>Ling hesitated slightly, then finally revealed part of the plan.

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<v Speaker 1>Taisampa hu li jie yi Mi this hang phi you

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<v Speaker 1>fan Cienza the way sie.

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<v Speaker 3>He intended to protect another hidden artifact from potential threats.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiuzze kur de li hui fu da hing chun si miinglya.

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<v Speaker 3>At that moment, the power was restored and the hall

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<v Speaker 3>was brightly lit once again.

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<v Speaker 1>Dongsia lin siend bin Budhid.

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<v Speaker 3>In the light, Ling did not appear hostile.

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<v Speaker 1>Yela tayshail abou Hulini jien jingui wu wu fung jit

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<v Speaker 1>habebu fai jitu din Shah.

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<v Speaker 3>As it turned out, he was trying to protect another

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<v Speaker 3>precious artifact from being targeted by wrongdoers.

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<v Speaker 1>Do ji jin sian ho ye hundenla d'entho yieling dai

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<v Speaker 1>ch Kunshi.

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<v Speaker 3>Upon learning the truth, Yuhang nodded and reached an understanding

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<v Speaker 3>with Ling.

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<v Speaker 1>Bus Ze yen chu Ti yemeo antyih yo jin jin

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<v Speaker 1>na sin Chaali y bieh.

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<v Speaker 3>Bo confirmed from Afar that there were no security threats

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<v Speaker 3>and meticulously checked the area again.

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<v Speaker 1>Jizya and Junda d ji yung ye hung yi shi

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<v Speaker 1>da xing guam Bao hu uen jun Ya Dansi and

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<v Speaker 1>sitatun ya Jua wh yen yetunjun Ya.

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<v Speaker 3>This confrontation in the darkness made you Hang realize that

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<v Speaker 3>while protecting the artifacts is crucial, trusting others who also

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<v Speaker 3>love cultural heritage is just as important.

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<v Speaker 1>Gushi yeshu shi Bo Gua hueful A pinchin Yo kum

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<v Speaker 1>yoxisuchen Shinza Jifili Shi the Jimbo Chiju.

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<v Speaker 3>As the story ends, the museum returned to its calm state,

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<v Speaker 3>and visitors continued to immerse themselves in the historical treasures.

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<v Speaker 1>Sing Minsie the way, fun ting ting Fuku fan fu

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<v Speaker 1>Angui Jimei ku guanjuu hua de sin Ling.

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<v Speaker 3>The gentle breeze of ching Ming Festival softly swept through,

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<v Speaker 3>as if comforting every heart that cherishes culture. Today's vocabulary

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<v Speaker 3>words are coming up right after this commercial break. Here

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<v Speaker 3>are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then in English.

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<v Speaker 1>Jen La yen Wah, Jen La yen wah, jen l

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<v Speaker 1>yen Wah, bustling Si Shah Sishah, Si Shah admired Juan

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<v Speaker 1>Yen Juan Yea jun Yen solemn, nan Zing, ning Zing,

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<v Speaker 1>nan Zing.

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<v Speaker 3>Tranquil, sen curator Si Si Si Si Si Si, meticulous.

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<v Speaker 1>Yenzi yenzi yenzi.

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<v Speaker 3>Diligent guen Chu guan chu gwen chu, attentive.

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<v Speaker 1>When woo, when whoo? When woo?

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<v Speaker 3>Artifact when woo, when woo?

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<v Speaker 1>When woo? Relic Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah. Connections

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<v Speaker 1>zena Syrian ga Ya, responsibility, jan qui jiang quit jan

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<v Speaker 1>quit display case Senhou Senhou Senhu plunged Hey yeah, hey

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<v Speaker 1>yeah heyah. Darkness King, dear King, dear King, dear power outage, zing,

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<v Speaker 1>Who zing who jing Who exclamations who la h hun

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<v Speaker 1>la hu la chaotic sh sh sh sh sh sh

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<v Speaker 1>surveyed y chah ya chah ya chah unusual moody, moody,

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<v Speaker 1>moodie intentions j J J instincts Yo ye yo ye

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<v Speaker 1>yo ye hesitated to Lou to Lou To Lou revealed

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<v Speaker 1>Sienza siensa, Sienza potential. We see it, way see it,

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<v Speaker 1>We see it. Threats, dire, dire, dire, hostile bullfagit hoo,

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<v Speaker 1>bullfagit hoo, bullfagit hoo.

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<v Speaker 3>Wrongdoers, the chit they chit, they chit confrontation. Gwenchel Glencheo,

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<v Speaker 3>Gwenchell Cherish.

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