Having grown use to the silence, only interrupted by the creaks and groans of the lodge, as well as the wind outside, Jasper had remained all but motionless. He only moved when he thought he had caught the sound of voices. They were far off, the sound likely having been carried by the wind, but the ex-fighter had still reacted. Standing quickly, he had searched the darkness for any sign of humans or dogs. His ears catching anything out of the ordinary were held partially back as his tail moved slowly behind him like an agitated cat. When his scan of the area came up empty, Jasper didn't settle. Instead, he remained in full alert, ears once more up and on guard for the slightest thing.<br/><br/>It was likely due to his focus on the outdoors that Jasper hadn't heard Kate approach until she spoke. His eyes flashed dangerously in the darkness, landing on the source of the intrusion. When it registered that it was only Kate, Jasper inhaled sharply as he lowered his clenched fists, willing himself to relax. He closed his eyes in an attempt to regain control, he had come precariously close to attacking.<br/><br/>"Kate, I..." He felt he should explain, but for what? Nothing had happened, but it almost had. That was what bothered him. Shaking his head, Jasper turned his attention back to the window, his claws digging into the windowsill slightly. "I thought I heard voices, but it may have just been a trick of my mind." He admitted, ears lowered slightly.