exsilium | voice; forward dated to past midnight (action open to anyone around?)

( there's a slight sound of rustling after the feed clicks on, as oz makes himself more comfortable on a seat in the observatory. why he's there late at night — night by circadian rhythms, anyway, simulated nights on the moon — is anyone's guess, or maybe it's obvious enough. in any case, when he speaks up a moment later, he sounds to be in a good enough mood. )

What's your favorite story? Scary ones are probably best for late at night, but what I really want to hear about are everyone's favorites. For instance, something about a princess and a dragon, or maybe a mystery with a twist ending, or something out of history....ah, if you make it up or adapt it from a book, that's fine too! Or even if it's a real one that's happened to someone you know, ( and a light laugh ) — don't worry, I don't tell anyone!

But it's rude to ask without giving my own preference, right? I can start with mine, if anyone wants.

( he'll tell people about holy knight. all about it!!!! don't ask him about it. )

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It's a pretty old story, but it's still popular back home in Japan. [he takes a moment to remember how the story goes before starting]

Once upon a time, there used to be an old couple who lived in the country together. They had each other, but despite their best wishes, they didn't have any children. One day, while the wife was doing laundry, she saw a giant peach floating down the river.

[is it weird enough yet]

( well

it's a story why not. )

That must've given her a scare!

She was definitely surprised! But that didn't stop her from dragging it out of the river and taking it home. Her husband was delighted to see such a big peach, since it meant they could both eat it for dinner. But just when the wife was about to cut open the peach... They heard a young boy's voice from inside.

The peach split open to reveal a baby boy. The couple were shocked, but then they became happy. So they named him Momotaro, which means Peach Boy, and he lived with them as their son.