Jasper closed his eyes and ducked his head when Kate kissed him, feeling a faint blush colouring his cheeks. He listened to what Kate was saying, having heard similar statements from the mage before but still finding comfort in them. If it were his choice he would have allowed Kate to rest the whole night. He could handle a night without sleep, and it would allow for the others to get some needed sleep.<br/><br/>Once more meeting Kate's gaze, Jasper wished her a goodnight before leaving for the stairs. He descended them quietly, and took up his post near one of the windows. In the silence, Jasper allowed for his mind to wander while keeping his ears alert for the slightest of sounds. He thought back to when he had been in the care of Malora, everything she had done to him either directly or indirectly. She had called him her pet but had done nothing to demonstrate any sort of love towards him. When Kate had gotten him, he had expected the same treatment, he was to follow orders and accept whatever came his way.<br/><br/>Years of poor treatment had taught him many things, how to survive, but with Kate he didn't need all of these instincts. It frightened him to lose these. What if something happened? What if he needed to go into survival mode again? Could he do it, or had being cared for caused him to go soft. As much as Jasper hated his old self, he still had a bit of pride for his reputation. He was Hell Cat, one of the toughest fighters in the pit despite his circumstances. That had become who he was, and it would always be a part of him.<br/><br/>Part of him wanted to keep fighting, just for the thrill, the feel of the blood pumping through his veins, and his instincts at their peak. He knew Kate would never let this happen though. His life was different now and he just had to adjust to that and leave everything else behind. His tail flicked behind him, cat eyes shining in the dark as Jasper reminisced about the darker times in his life. Pulling one knee up, Jasper wrapped his arms around it, resting his chin on top as he kept watch silently. His mind considered for a brief moment of asking Kate if he could do something to keep his skills sharp, and these feelings more under control, but the likelihood of that being approved were slim. He wasn't suppose to be a fighter anymore.