Matt listened to Kate's explanations, taking in this new information with glee. It was nice having someone actually listen to him and answer his questions as opposed to either ignore him or swatting him for speaking out. He had always been curious about a lot of things, and this often got him into trouble.<br/><br/>Jasper was also listening, not with quite as much interest as Matt, but enough that he had an understanding of what this shield was. His ear twitched at Kate's request to throw a full force punch, and he watched without moving as Abby moved from before him to stand next to Kate, Matt on her other side. With all three of them out of harms way, Jasper did as he had been asked. He was surprised at the feeling of hitting seemingly nothing at all, just as Kate had said an attacker would be.<br/><br/>Abby had watched Jasper, noting the strength her brother possessed, before facing the mage as she spoke. She nodded her understanding regarding training, knowing that Jasper would require some time before he was ready to do such things.<br/><br/>"What are we waiting for than?" Matt asked, already impatient.