Jasper listened to what Kate said, brushing off her apology as unnecessary. He hadn't wanted to make Kate leave, he had heard how well she got along with the king and had wanted her happy.<br/><br/>He waited without a word as she quickly wrote a note and had it delivered to Lord Lyons. Following her to find Ann and Peel, Jasper saw their work was getting interrupted once more and he immedietly felt bad for it. His ears pressed back and he lowered his eyes to the floor as was his habit. It was when he felt an arm wrapping around his own that he looked up to see Ann next to him. He didn't quite understand her reference to ducks but didn't bothering asking about it.<br/><br/>When they got in the carriage Jasper made as little eye contact as he could, keeping his gaze fixed on his hands which rested in his lap.