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Together, we can keep the world's stories flowing. 24 00:01:42,920 --> 00:01:59,920 Speaker 1: Vladm vecceroos style karlovs val Magitzko ATMs Fero, Pesmos, Davili, 25 00:02:00,719 --> 00:02:14,759 cassvi Plani al m prova is in s Rujo, Victor Navili, 26 00:02:15,199 --> 00:02:29,879 abd alce Bell, architect m Novi, pristiovarimo, pray premitlasvadka velena 27 00:02:29,919 --> 00:02:39,000 hostala Elena umi msila, pon amel and jolie malo vlakraini 28 00:02:39,479 --> 00:02:49,919 ale nine lass tradit Valavi rezonoho ra je promovelna no 29 00:02:50,120 --> 00:02:59,840 victor preconavaresvo patronos Elena snani pas Ma lasse Anno, primo 30 00:03:00,039 --> 00:03:10,360 caelovidela is vlasnis poi jacob Estemi, pravis de nakaro most 31 00:03:11,680 --> 00:03:19,800 Hodiva navan zeptal s, Victor al dai o vao ka 32 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:30,319 alemola portrevo novo inspiracy sis nella Elena pros polo v 33 00:03:30,560 --> 00:03:35,960 no a trisoleived vo navaral victor onnaso la silla, port 34 00:03:36,599 --> 00:03:48,240 honabitko promesis tanki the selen la coli pra vark at 35 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:57,800 Simkovonku Provase, nakam kroku oba as actually sebavit os, Elena 36 00:03:57,919 --> 00:04:10,479 Povidela Brase, victor Oswe Prazzi, Yesiko Turista prisons A, victor Aleini, 37 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:22,480 Elena Munasola Halao's Dilelisvesni obave jacob Neblas dalenost v no 38 00:04:22,600 --> 00:04:33,839 doo davaobo Vali Nakoni Vecea stal Victor, Elena Okrain, amnistid 39 00:04:33,920 --> 00:04:43,360 hernanots Radabi klas Novo Recla, Elena Siskrivimaima orchi O Povidial, 40 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:53,800 Victor vedomci genaellnos vashtniro that grisnik Opi, Zachalpadad, Victor uvidomel Genenissam, 41 00:04:55,279 --> 00:05:00,639 Elena Lavo, probleskovavis and A platino in spirovan Ai, Veni 42 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:14,959 po ties Novokai tichit Senoveza Chatke Potsova, mostos nov nagi Jesimo. 43 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:19,199 Speaker 3: Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you 44 00:05:19,279 --> 00:05:19,920 may have missed. 45 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:30,560 Speaker 1: Kladnam zimni Vecero, disni Himnovalda Kostke style, Karlov, Mostia cookiis trashed, 46 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:32,279 sennat Voltavo. 47 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:37,040 Speaker 3: On a cold winter evening, when snow gently covered the cobblestones, 48 00:05:37,519 --> 00:05:40,040 karlov Must stood as a silent guardian over the boro. 49 00:05:40,720 --> 00:05:46,519 Speaker 1: Vanochni s lazai la avitvola magitzko at mos fero. 50 00:05:47,879 --> 00:05:51,959 Speaker 3: Christmas lights shone, creating a magical atmosphere ses. 51 00:05:51,839 --> 00:06:01,560 Speaker 1: Most prodiri da viligi cash di spisasi plani almesilu brojasridvatsiz 52 00:06:01,639 --> 00:06:03,759 in sile dai clitvru. 53 00:06:05,639 --> 00:06:08,639 Speaker 3: Crowds of people flowed across the bridge, each hurrying with 54 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:12,759 their plans, but among them two foreigners walked slowly seeking 55 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:13,839 peace amid the bustle. 56 00:06:14,519 --> 00:06:24,000 Speaker 1: Victor mo vla una venima ochima says astavil Navili abyssizs 57 00:06:24,079 --> 00:06:27,079 vieni heratdale. 58 00:06:27,639 --> 00:06:31,000 Speaker 3: Victor, a man with brown hair and tired eyes, paused 59 00:06:31,040 --> 00:06:33,279 for a moment to gaze at the illuminated castle in 60 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:33,839 the distance. 61 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:39,199 Speaker 1: Beil architek them novie pristyovarim doo pray. 62 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,639 Speaker 3: He was an architect newly settled in. 63 00:06:42,680 --> 00:06:48,560 Speaker 1: Braemi tel osamutera ho bihem Svatkuchigira. 64 00:06:50,199 --> 00:06:53,160 Speaker 3: He pondered the loneliness that waited on him during the holidays. 65 00:06:53,800 --> 00:07:02,560 Speaker 1: Vedlenye Hostalla Elena umniel lem ye miss Blona Melancholie. 66 00:07:04,279 --> 00:07:07,079 Speaker 3: Beside him stood Erna, an artist with a bright scarf 67 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:09,079 whose mind was full of melancholy. 68 00:07:09,759 --> 00:07:15,160 Speaker 1: Malo Vala Zimni Kraine ale nini se neca ze lass. 69 00:07:17,399 --> 00:07:20,199 Speaker 3: She painted winter landscapes, but now struggled to focus. 70 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:24,720 Speaker 1: Vallavi Resonovoicho. 71 00:07:24,959 --> 00:07:26,279 Speaker 3: Silence echoed in her head. 72 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:28,480 Speaker 1: Ye cras ne je. 73 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,120 Speaker 3: It's beautiful, isn't. 74 00:07:30,959 --> 00:07:37,240 Speaker 1: It promovil nayed no Victor precona vaysvo o patrnos. 75 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:41,639 Speaker 3: Victor suddenly spoke, overcoming his caution. 76 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:45,439 Speaker 1: Elen nasennani Otila Apo sma. 77 00:07:45,360 --> 00:07:48,879 Speaker 3: Lase Eleanor turned to him and smiled. 78 00:07:49,439 --> 00:07:55,120 Speaker 1: Anno simoco zel ne Oola. 79 00:07:55,639 --> 00:07:58,040 Speaker 3: Yes, truly magical, she replied. 80 00:07:58,279 --> 00:08:07,439 Speaker 1: Si kiris vashnis jacobis pravis de nacarlo most. 81 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:11,879 Speaker 3: They felt a special connection, as if their paths were 82 00:08:11,920 --> 00:08:18,800 meant to cross here on carlov musk Hodiva Shnavanore. Do 83 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:20,079 you go to Christmas markets? 84 00:08:20,839 --> 00:08:24,399 Speaker 1: Zeb tala se Victor al edai. 85 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:27,879 Speaker 3: Odvao, Victor asked, seeking courage. 86 00:08:28,639 --> 00:08:33,200 Speaker 1: Zita ale Mola. 87 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:34,960 Speaker 3: Rarely, but maybe I should. 88 00:08:35,279 --> 00:08:39,879 Speaker 1: Portvo inspirazis Nella Elena. 89 00:08:41,559 --> 00:08:44,360 Speaker 3: I need new inspiration, Ellen I admitted. 90 00:08:44,519 --> 00:08:51,639 Speaker 1: Prolo, why not go together v no atreslechi ved vo 91 00:08:52,480 --> 00:09:00,159 navarra Victor onaso la silla portabitko. 92 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:03,559 Speaker 3: Wine and markets are better with someone else, suggested Buktur, 93 00:09:03,919 --> 00:09:05,559 and she agreed, pleased with his offer. 94 00:09:06,240 --> 00:09:12,720 Speaker 1: Projase remesistanki slavuite a Jorkist. 95 00:09:14,840 --> 00:09:17,320 Speaker 3: They walked among the stalls, where the scent of cinnamon 96 00:09:17,519 --> 00:09:18,879 and hot chestnuts lingered. 97 00:09:19,399 --> 00:09:27,480 Speaker 1: Coulisipra Vanni de korazze atsim kodzvonku provase nam kroku. 98 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:32,679 Speaker 3: The backdrop of bry up Christmas decorations and the jingle 99 00:09:32,759 --> 00:09:34,679 of bells accompanied them with every step. 100 00:09:35,240 --> 00:09:39,799 Speaker 1: Obase asacelisebavit Osivoce. 101 00:09:41,440 --> 00:09:43,840 Speaker 3: Both relaxed and began to talk about their lives. 102 00:09:44,440 --> 00:09:50,039 Speaker 1: Elena povi de la osvi o braze Victor osve Brazzi. 103 00:09:51,639 --> 00:09:54,600 Speaker 3: Eleena spoke about her paintings, Vuktor about his work. 104 00:09:55,000 --> 00:10:00,799 Speaker 1: Ya ko turistavjivoce piznl Sevictor. 105 00:10:02,559 --> 00:10:06,159 Speaker 3: Sometimes I feel like a tourist in life, Victor confessed. 106 00:10:06,279 --> 00:10:09,759 Speaker 1: Al neshni Vecherini. 107 00:10:10,399 --> 00:10:11,399 Speaker 3: But tonight is different. 108 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:15,000 Speaker 1: Elena munaso HeLa ha pa. 109 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:19,080 Speaker 3: Laho Eleanor listened to him understanding him. 110 00:10:19,480 --> 00:10:26,039 Speaker 1: St elisvesni o bave jacob nebilavs dalnos. 111 00:10:27,879 --> 00:10:30,519 Speaker 3: They shared their dreams and worries as if there had 112 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:32,200 never been any distance between them. 113 00:10:32,879 --> 00:10:41,320 Speaker 1: V No do davaovavale. 114 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:41,279 Speaker 3: Wine provided the courage and warmth they needed. 115 00:10:41,879 --> 00:10:47,080 Speaker 1: Nakon se vecchiastal Victor, Elena na Okrainamnisti. 116 00:10:48,840 --> 00:10:51,440 Speaker 3: By the end of the evening, Victor and Eleno stood 117 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:58,279 at the edge of the square Sobnadernanos. They agreed it 118 00:10:58,360 --> 00:10:59,440 had been a wonderful night. 119 00:11:00,200 --> 00:11:05,960 Speaker 1: Rada bikala's novo Elena siskrivimaima. 120 00:11:07,559 --> 00:11:10,799 Speaker 3: I would love to meet again, Elena said, with sparkling eyes. 121 00:11:11,519 --> 00:11:17,919 Speaker 1: Or che Otovidel Victor Vidomci Gennael nus. 122 00:11:17,519 --> 00:11:24,120 Speaker 3: Vashtniro definitely responded Bukhtor, aware that he had found something special. 123 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:32,159 Speaker 1: Trinizachel padat Victor uviedo mil genni sam. 124 00:11:33,720 --> 00:11:36,840 Speaker 3: Now. As snow began to fall again, Victor realized he 125 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:37,559 was not alone. 126 00:11:38,320 --> 00:11:45,960 Speaker 1: Elen Yaavo Problesklenova Vizena plato in spirovan nai vecherni. 127 00:11:45,399 --> 00:11:50,879 Speaker 3: Pochi, and a new vision flashed in Arena's mind. Inspired 128 00:11:50,919 --> 00:11:51,840 by their evening. 129 00:11:51,639 --> 00:11:58,840 Speaker 1: Journey, slis novo sitkai, tisch senan nove zachatki. 130 00:12:00,440 --> 00:12:03,399 Speaker 3: They promised to meet again, looking forward to new beginnings. 131 00:12:04,080 --> 00:12:09,600 Speaker 1: Potsvikiir na mi, Karlova mustus novo pozzi, kiri nadye, josef 132 00:12:09,720 --> 00:12:12,320 schech no muges minit klipschimo. 133 00:12:13,919 --> 00:12:16,720 Speaker 3: Under the lamps of Karlov must they once again felt 134 00:12:16,799 --> 00:12:18,600 hope that everything could change for the better. 135 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:28,559 Speaker 2: Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. 136 00:12:29,600 --> 00:12:33,399 Here are today's vocabulary words. First in check, then in English. 137 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:46,240 Speaker 1: Glaziabnikostke, glaciabnikostke, glazyebnikostk. 138 00:12:45,919 --> 00:13:02,240 Speaker 3: Cobblestones, tihi kihi kihi, silent strassee strassee strassee guardian zahalagitz, zagalagitz, zahalediete. 139 00:13:02,440 --> 00:13:20,120 Speaker 1: Case osweetzenni osweetzenni osweezenni illuminated, premetal, premetal, semital, pondered, samota, samota, samota, loneliness, 140 00:13:20,720 --> 00:13:34,159 melancholyer melancholye Melancholy, Melancholy, arizonovalo, arizonovalo, arizonavalo, echoed o, patronost o, 141 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:44,559 patronost o, patronos caution, spoyenni, spoienne, spoienny connection O pushteni 142 00:13:45,519 --> 00:13:55,200 O pushini OUs, abandonment in spiritze in spiritzze in spirrazze inspiration, 143 00:13:55,840 --> 00:14:13,679 selinula celeinula celeinula lingered, stanky stanky, stanky stalls, Kashtani kashtani, kashtani, chestnuts, Coolisy, Coolisy, 144 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:23,240 coolis se, backdrop, provase Eli, provase eli, provaseli, accompanied uvolari 145 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:33,799 uvo nearly uvoll, nearly relaxed, tourista, tourista, tourista tourists preis 146 00:14:33,879 --> 00:14:44,519 now s priis now sis now, se, confessed, krivima, krivimay iskrivima. 147 00:14:44,720 --> 00:14:55,639 Speaker 3: Sparkling bo t bo t o ti journey, Samoto, Samoto, samotu, solitude, 148 00:14:56,000 --> 00:15:06,000 kieshis se, jieshis se, jieshats se, anticipated, Slee, Bilisi, Slee Bilisi, Slee, Vilisi, 149 00:15:07,080 --> 00:15:19,279 promise o, sut osut oh sut destiny, Spoleichnik, Spolechnik, Spoleitchnik, companion, vise, 150 00:15:20,480 --> 00:15:28,120 viz vize vision oduvahu oduva whu o duvau fortitude. 151 00:15:34,320 --> 00:15:37,039 Speaker 2: We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Fluent fiction check. 152 00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:40,919 Our team works tirelessly to bring you high quality, engaging 153 00:15:41,000 --> 00:15:43,879 content that will help you to reach your goals, but 154 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:47,399 we can't do it alone. 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