Jasper's ears lowered slightly at Kate's comment and he had to stop himself from apologizing. When she began asking questions, his ears pricked back up and he thought about what Kate had asked before answering.<br/><br/>"Ann is very talented." Jasper said. It had been a big chance the food he was given here, and what he had been given before, and it had taken some getting use to at first. He wasn't sure how he felt about decorating gingerbread having never done it, or seen it done before.<br/><br/>When Kate mentioned where they would be stopping, he took a moment to take in the surroundings, trying to continue building a mental map of the area. Distracted momentarily, Jasper turned back to Kate when she asked about horse riding. He shook his head.<br/><br/>"No, I haven't. They..." Here he paused, biting at his lip and wondering if he should continue. He knew Kate would ask about whatever it was that was bothering him and it would likely be best for her to know now. "They sort of frighten me." Jasper admitted this, looking away in the process.