#91 Birthday

      "Hey Char?" Tobias said suddenly, staring up at the starlit sky
      Yes? The black cat's eyes blinked open, peering down at the boy.
      "Can you believe that tomorrow is my birthday? I mean it's been almost a year since, since..." His eyes dropped and he shuddered, only partially from the cold that made his breath fog up. "Have you ever celebrated your birthday Char?"
      No. A year had never seemed significant to him, merely a heartbeat in time. Asleep already? He leapt down, drawing strength from his soul to keep the boy warm. It was the least he could do.