Sylum Snippet

I’m going to try to keep a schedule of having 2 snippets per month.

This may not always happen but I’ll work towards the goal

For this snippet – figured give you Benji’s reaction to his Christmas gift – from The Hunt For Pooh

Wilhelm smiled over his cup of coffee at how excited Benji was over the gifts under the tree.

They normally don’t to go all out, with the tree and trimmings.  Sometimes they are lucky if they are home, whichever home that maybe.  

This Christmas, they were back with the Clan.   There was a huge tree downstairs in the main ballroom.  Actually there were trees everywhere, but the clan dinner is always set up in the ballroom.  Wenceslaus and Cinderella were out working in the local soup kitchens, handing out food and gifts to the kids.   Wilhelm had taken Benji out the night before to one of the churches that was giving out gifts and food to families in the area.  

This morning, was just them.  They were in their rooms, with a over the top decorated tree, the living area was decked out in all it’s Christmas finery.  Mary had out done herself, as usually.  Like any of the Clan Caretakers, it was a military campaign during the variety of holidays through the year.  

“It’s nice just the two of us.”  Benji sipped his own coffee smiling at his Mate. “It’s been a weird year. I swear you were off at least once a month, and then those odd missions at the end of this year.”

Wilhelm bit back a small grimace. “About that.”  He set his coffee down, and went into the closet and pulled out a wrapped gift.   He handed it to Benji with a smile.  “Some of those missions was getting you this.”

Benji gave him a look, setting his own cup down and quickly ripped the paper to see a frame filled with Winnie The Pooh pins.   He got rid of the rest of the paper and gasped at the whole thing.  He held it with both hands and leaned back to admire each pin.   “Wil….”  It suddenly clicked.  “You went to Disneyland every month to get this?”

Brandt laughed.  “All over.”  He settled next to his Mate.  “Let me tell you each months’ story.”

After hearing the story, Benji wiped the tears away, then gently put down the precious gift.  He crawled into Wilhelm’s lap smiling. “You did that all for me?”

“I would not do it again.”

Benji laughed then kissed him deeply.