Kate held the toy when he stood up motionless. She sat on the side of the bed as the mage tried hard not to show her frustration. "You, are one well trained slave, Jasper. You are not willing to relax. You are in no condition to work. You are so scared, you cannot rest, yet, your body needs to rest and heal. How can I undo years of terror and neglect. It's gonna be difficult for us both, but I am willing and patient to help you adjust. I understand you only know pain and fear. I want to show you not all wish you harm, especially me. I want to show you all you have missed in life. You childhood was stolen; I want you well and happy. To teach you how to be a cat. You deserve to know love and play; both as human and as a cat. I am sorry, I am pushing to hard. Sleep where you wish; tomorrow is big day.<br/><br/>Kate did not want to hurt him further. She did not make a move to touch him. The fox-human stood and walked to a armoir; removed her mage robe; and hung it in her closet. She retrieved a nightgown and walked to a partition, screen of black with a Chinese, pastoral  scene; then dressed in a pink flannel, floor length, gown. She crawled in her bed; then dimmed the lights.