With the uneventful days passing, Jasper found himself getting anxious for something to do. He spent a great deal of time with either Ann or Peel when Kate wasn't around. He did his best to help out where he was needed, never complaining when given a task as it meant he had something productive to do other than roaming the halls. When he first encountered Fluffy he was struck frozen when she brought him a dead rodent before proceeding to sniff him. She was a lot smaller than he was, but the large Savannah still waited until she left, tail and head in the air, before turning in the opposite direction. Since then he made a point to avoid her, especially if the looks he got from her while going into Kate's room were anything to go by.<br/><br/>As the time approached for the ball, Jasper found the servants were always busy with one thing or another. He tried to help out, but for the most part felt he was in the way. Escaping to his own seldom used room, Jasper shifted into his human form and stood on the balcony, leaning against the railing and closing his eyes. His ears picked up on the sounds of people working away at getting the place in shape. He heard Kate call and moved to change into something warmer. He heard her in the hall not long after, and joined her within seconds, ready to go.