Jasper felt the reaction his own change in mood had on Kate as she moved still closer and continued her physical affection. He heard her speak, asking him to say what was on his mind, but didn’t react, not immediately. Squirming a little, he used mind speak as he tried to explain.<br/><br/>“Just remembering.” He said, his chin resting on his paws. He lifted his head when he felt Kate’s hand running down his leg, his green eyes on her as she moved, and then make her request.<br/><br/>His smallest form was not one he enjoyed using. He felt weakest in it, unable to defend himself and others, though he knew his larger Savannah form was only a shift away. Not wanting to disobey Kate, Jasper shifted, sitting up with his tail over his feet. Slowly he inched closer to Kate, rubbing his head against her arm before meeting her gaze.<br/><br/>“I’m sorry, Kate.” He mind spoke, apologizing for changing the mood so quickly and falling into old routines.