Jasper was relieved when Kate didn't say no, or anything for that matter. He relaxed into her touch, a soft purr breaking the silence that had settled between the two. When she asked if he had heard everything, he tensed a little, his ears flat.<br/><br/>"I didn't mean to." He admitted. He really hadn't been trying to listen to their conversation. He relaxed again when Kate said it was okay. He was trying hard not to make mistakes, and now would not be the place to do so.<br/><br/>When Kate said she was trying not to feel scared, Jasper's ears perked up, listening for danger, and he held her close. He didn't want Kate to be scared, or worried or anything like that. He didn't really have an answer for her when she asked if he was afraid, having been taught not to fear things outside of punishment. He nuzzled her cheek.<br/><br/>"I have sworn to protect you, and I will." He said, no intentions of breaking that oath, even if his life depended on it.