Kate rested her hands over his shoulders and released her mana into his skin. The panther felt a tingle that warmed and caused his muscles to relax. He could not stand. He had to lie down. When he did the mage removed a ceramic jar from her mage robe. She removed the cork and held it under the cat's nose.<br/>"This is just for you. Sage, oil of a root found only where big cats roam. It will shine your coat. You are a majestic cat. I want all to see you as I do. Purr to your heart's content. You will feel like a new panther. I hit a sore spot growl. I will give you good meals and your fur will cover old wounds."<br/><br/>Kate massaged the oils in his fur barely touching his skin. She avoided his neck, ears, and covered wounds. "When you are ready, I will give you belly rubs. Talon, you ever get hurt, please tell me. I will take care of you and give you a forever home. Your safe from strangers. Your terms who you want close to you. Having you at my side, no one will mess with us. One day I will introduce you to my friends."<br/><br/>She gave him a kiss on top of his head and on the nose. "You are loved Talon. Soon you will feel grass under your paws and smell the forest of your own territory."