His tears melted Kate's heart. She felt the pain of guilt in pit of her stomach. This was not how the experience shopping was to go. To see her gift to cry and hide his face was difficult to bear. The mage was mad at herself for making him sad. This was to be fun and a happy experience. She was relived he eagerly allowed her to wrap her arms around him. The red-head scooted closer to him as she   lightly smoothed his tabby, colored hair from the top of his head down to his shoulders. His once deep breaths became erratic as his tears flowed; his whole body shook in her arms; his ears remained pinned, as her chin and breath pressed against his ear tuffs. "Do not hold back, Jasper. You are allowed to show me your feelings. Crying is good for the soul. Let it all out."