04/21/2025
The Cute Raginald Story ❤️
Reginald was not your average raccoon. While his peers were content with scavenging for leftover pizza crusts, Reginald had a more refined palate. He dreamed of crème brûlée.
One fateful night, Reginald's sensitive nose caught a whiff of something divine wafting from the open window of a fancy French bakery. He pictured himself, a tiny masked bandit, indulging in the caramelized goodness.
The bakery, "Le Délice," was closed, of course. But Reginald was not deterred. He scaled the drainpipe with the agility of a furry ninja, his eyes gleaming with determination.
He slipped through the window and landed gracefully on a pile of flour sacks. The bakery was a wonderland of sugary delights. Cakes, pastries, and, oh là là, a whole tray of crème brûlée sat on the counter.
Reginald wasted no time. He dove headfirst into the tray, burying his face in the creamy custard. He savored each spoonful (or rather, snout-ful), making happy little raccoon noises.
Suddenly, the lights flickered on. The baker, a stout man named Pierre, stood in the doorway, rubbing his eyes in disbelief. "Sacre bleu!" he exclaimed, "What in the name of Escoffier?"
Reginald, caught red-handed (or rather, custard-muzzled), froze. He slowly lifted his head, crème brûlée dripping from his whiskers, and gave Pierre his most innocent, wide-eyed stare.
Pierre stared back, speechless. Then, a chuckle escaped his lips. He couldn't help but be amused by the sight of the tiny bandit covered in his finest dessert.
Instead of chasing Reginald away, Pierre did something unexpected. He grabbed a small spoon and a fresh crème brûlée and placed them on the floor. "Bon appétit," he said with a smile.
Reginald, surprised but delighted, happily gobbled down his second helping. From that day on, Reginald became the bakery's unofficial mascot. He'd often sneak in at night, not to steal, but to share a sweet treat with Pierre. And Pierre, in turn, would leave out a little something special for his furry friend. It was a sweet ending, indeed.
