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( 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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Where are you? It's more fun in person!

Hey...think you can tell yours out loud?

[Free bedtime story to get the kid to sleep? Priceless. He's dying here. No one told him toddlers were insomniac early rising freaks.]

[ the name attached to this account reads Haruka Takahashi U NO ]

I know many, but I don't have any favorite.

You're still awake, Ahiru?

( BECAUSE HE'S REALLY ONE TO TALK )

( WHO R U )

Then, any one is fine.

Yes, I don't mind. Are you a reader?

( before he dives right into his ~favorite novel series~ )

Uh. Sometimes. When it's required. And there's a cliff notes version I can skim. Yeah.

[That's a no, in case you're keeping score.]

The story of Hannukah is one.

( YEAH THAT sounds like a no. it makes him laugh, but not unkindly )

So you've probably really never heard this story before! That's good. I don't want to bore you with something you already know.

( for story and 'hannukah' both — )

What is it?

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Fond of stories, huh? Me too. Kinda. One of my favorites is about the moon princess. It's not very well known, but a friend of mine spoke of it when we were together back in Paris and I've remembered it ever since.

[What a pleasant memory his friend is! Ah, Marie. Very glad she's not here. It'd be nice to have her company, sure, but he more or less promised...]

I am! ( his voice warms, grows pleased. he's spent a lot of time reading books out of the vessalius library, and then the exile one while it still stood. it's nice to find a fellow reader! ) Would you mind telling me about it?

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Nope, we're good. Bore away.

It's a Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple after the Maccabean Revolt against the Greeks. There was only enough oil to burn for a day, but it lasted for eight instead. It was a miracle and since then Hanukkah is observed for eight days.

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[That earns a laugh.]

So are you!

I'd be more than happy to answer, but I'm afraid that I'm cursed by the tragedy which all voracious readers with a bent for the macabre suffer from - too many favorites and none that others could bear to listen to.

No no, I want to hear them!

Are you certain? I'll have you know that this is the literary equivalent to purposefully opening a dam onto an unsuspecting town.

You offer a trade of stories and yet give nothing? That's unfair of you, friend.

[Light, and joking. Kell wants to see what's on offer before he puts his cards on the table.]

Don't worry, I'm sure! o(^▽^)o

I'd remember that confidence after the night has moved on into the realm of the past tense; I have a sincere feeling that you'll come to regret them.

All the same, I'd like to start with a classic I'm particularly fond of. Are you familiar with Poe?

( equally light, unaffected by the teasing chiding. )

No, no, I wouldn't dream of it! What's your favorite kind of story?

Why, daring, adventurous ones. What about you?

The same! So it won't be hard to think of a good story to tell you.

Why don't you go first?

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