Jasper felt Kate's fingers in his fur and heard her words of encouragement, flicking an ear. Unconsciously he leaned into the touch, willing her to continue the administrations, though they were still very light and gentle. He closed his eyes, sensing that she wasn't as upset now and a small fraction of his guilt disappeared.<br/><br/>He wasn't sure how much more he was willing to push himself tonight, he was breaking enough rules as it was; but he also felt good letting someone take care of him and actually willing to put in the effort to help. He knew this was not how he should be thinking and his ears lowered to show this.