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Kate's Gift, Kate's Familiar (LadyKate43 & Asterous)
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Author:  Asterous [ Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:47 pm ]
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Jasper remained quiet, fighting the nausea he felt. When Kate asked if he had been punished for getting sick, he shook his head. When he had been sick he had simply been told to get over it. If he was expected to fight, or do something for either Draco or Malora, sick or not he was expected to follow through. He found that nothing would come up though, his nerves had gotten to him and made him feel sick.

He himself didn't understand why Kate was apologizing. She could do what she wished, it wasn't her fault he had been nervous. Looking to her, Jasper could sense her excitement over what the king had said. He listened to what she was saying about his education and how much he would need to learn in such a short time. He didn't think it was possible. There was just so much that he didn't know how to do when it came to academics, and because he had never been introduced to any of it until now he had never taken an interest. The idea of having to train men who had probably gotten the best possible education and training prior didn't help any. Even with the help of Kate and Jon, Jasper couldn't help but think how much easier it would have been to simply remain a pit fighter. There were only two options than, fight or die. There was no need for anything other than a simple knowledge of how to use a weapon, and the strength to use it. He knew he shouldn't be thinking like this, and tried to push the thoughts away.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:09 am ]
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Kate could tell by his silence he was deep in thought and looked at the people dressed in their finest. She could hear musicians playing in the banquet hall. She remained next to her champion as she thought Jasper has to be in over overwhelmed. The task before him was inachievable. Kate blinked and her eyes shined, she grinned, and there was excitement in her voice. "I am not a magician. I got it. We can go to Harry's Whoneeds Magic Shop. Of course, he has all kinds of things to aid in skills. It is the perfect place for you."

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:17 am ]
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At first Jasper was confused by Kate's excitement, his thoughts still caught on the past and what he had just been told. Looking to her he forced himself back to the present and tried to understand what she had said. When he caught on Jasper was a little concerned. He had always had a bit of skepticism and unease with magic and items associated with it. The idea of using one, even if it did help, sounded worrying to him. How could he trust it would work and not backfire? Or do something it wasn't suppose to do. Magic was a tricky thing from the little he knew about it. Of course, he had to take into account that Kate wouldn't do anything that would put him in harms way, and he could trust her.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:51 am ]
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Kate hoped he liked the idea. Again he was in thought and Kate did not stare at him. He was quiet and said very little. The mage waited until the dinner bell rang for all to file in the dining hall. Two large double doors with paneled glass opened to a huge room with numerous tables filled with all sorts of food. Meats, cheese, winter fruit, breads of various kinds, herbed butter, a chef was behind lamb, roast, and pork. A whole table had seafood set out with prepared oysters, shrimp, lobster, and fish. The was a whole dessert bar with a chocolate fountain. Kate eyes lit up and her nose sniffed the mouth watering scents. Her tummy growled softly. Kate waited for others to file in then she tucked her arm under Jasper's, "Hungry?"

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:11 am ]
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Jasper's ears caught the sound of a bell and he forced himself out of his thoughts and back into what was happening now. Not long after, the scents of various types of food met his nose and the sound of Kate's stomach growling found his ears. He once again felt bad for forcing her away from everything. When she tucked her arm under his and asked if he was hungry he simply nodded, not telling her he really had no appetite at the moment even though he had hardly eaten all day. 

If it came down to it he would force himself to eat something, but he wasn't sure just how much that would be. He knew Kate was hungry though, and didn't want to keep her waiting.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:25 am ]
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Kate patted his arm, "I am going to sit with you away from everyone. Your a ball of knots. Do you want to go home? We do not have to stay. Your not at all comfortable. Jasper, is this you first banquet?" The mage stopped at the door, "You really hate this, don't you. We can eat at Heidi's or go home."

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:40 am ]
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Jasper looked to Kate with surprise. The idea of leaving had never crossed his mind, expecting he would have to remain here until the family left afterwards. It was tempting, getting away from all this for a little while. However, Jasper knew that wouldn't be an option all the time and that things would never get better if he gave in now.

He shook his head no when Kate asked if this was his first banquet. He had been to some before, but only ever as Malora's prize, being shown off in his Savannah form as some rare and exotic creature.

It was his stubborn nature that had him declining Kate's offer to leave, even though it would have been easier to accept.

"We should stay. For a little while at least." He said. He didn't want to cause problems or raise any questions with leaving so soon.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:57 am ]
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Kate slowly reached toward his face then touched his locks by his face, "No flinching, you had a hair by your mouth, Will you eat? Did you eat today? We enter and there is no turning back. I do not want you sick and nervous. I cannot rush you out. You can change your mind."

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:21 am ]
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When Kate reached towards his face he thought he had done or said something wrong. Instinctively he flinched a bit, expecting a hit but when she simply moved a lock of hair from his face, Jasper once more relaxed as best he could in the situation. He knew Kate would never hit him, but still he fell into old habits. At her questions he shook his head no to indicate he hadn't eaten today.

Biting his lip and rethinking the idea of staying or leaving Jasper's gaze moved from the door and back to Kate. He wanted to get use to this sort of thing if it were to happen again, and it was likely it would, but he also wanted to leave and not face the challenges this event held. He was already nervous and knew it would only get worse the longer he was here, but he knew this was a big event for the family.

After a few more seconds of this internal struggle Jasper sighed, looking defeated. 

"C...can we go?" He asked in almost a whisper, hating himself for asking. 

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:57 am ]
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Kate nodded, "Forgive me for touching your face. My habbit of making sure the family looks perfect. I momentarily did not think. Yes we can go, relax. You needed to meet the king. Come on someone can give Papa a note. You come first; I promised you never to starve. You need to eat. In there you will be nervous on top on nervous. We will get Ann and Peel this party will go on for hours. Because the royal family is here. They will stay the night."

Kate turned from the door still locked arms and patted his hand. She hurried him to the main desk and withdrew her hand, grabbed letter head and dipped the registration quill in blue ink from a silver inkwell She wrote a note to her father. She lookup at the bearded, finely dressed Inn Keeper dressed in a solid blue velvet waistcoat with gold buttons and silk breeches, "Fransisco please give this to Lord Lyons, you will find him next to King Atrious."
Kate faced her companion, "we get Ann and Peel then go home." She led him to a room off the kitchen where she saw Ann helping Peel fill mugs of warm cider. "Sorry to bother you. May we go home, Please."
Both finished filling vessels of cider and plugged them with a cork. Ann strolled to Jasper and wrapper her arm around his, "Of course we can take you home. Dear you must be starved and feel like a duck outta water. Kate this is too much for him."
Kate sighed as they all hurried to get there winter outer wear and Peel pulled up the carriage, "I know it's far worse. The King wants him to come with me in the Fall educated and ready for knighthood. He's barely had time to breath much less to have fun."
Ann patted his forearm, "Do not worry will have you fed and in bed soon. You will rest tomorrow and Kate take him on a sleigh ride away from people. He needs fresh air and sunshine. Would you like that Jasper?"
Peel opened the carriage door; Ann took a seat across from Kate, "Jasper here is a plate of stew, cut apples and buns. Peel and I ate. The food they served is too rich. Makes me sick. Kate you did well to bring him home."
Kate hoped he would eat. She sat silent and layed her head back and closed her eyes. She did not realize how tired she was.

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:59 pm ]
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Jasper listened to what Kate said, brushing off her apology as unnecessary. He hadn't wanted to make Kate leave, he had heard how well she got along with the king and had wanted her happy. 

He waited without a word as she quickly wrote a note and had it delivered to Lord Lyons. Following her to find Ann and Peel, Jasper saw their work was getting interrupted once more and he immedietly felt bad for it. His ears pressed back and he lowered his eyes to the floor as was his habit. It was when he felt an arm wrapping around his own that he looked up to see Ann next to him. He didn't quite understand her reference to ducks but didn't bothering asking about it. 

When they got in the carriage Jasper made as little eye contact as he could, keeping his gaze fixed on his hands which rested in his lap.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:28 pm ]
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Ann put the plate beside her and looked out in the darkness. It had been a long day for her too. She was anxious to get home,"Kate we need to plan for this years ball. What about we get together after lunch."
Kate sighed, "Jasper and I can go ride after breakfast. We will be back for lunch. Let's have popovers filled with cream cheese to take with us and warm apple cider. Lets end tomorrow night with apple brandy and roast chestnuts. We can all gather in the parlor with carols and Jasper will have his first Winterfest relaxing by the fireplace. Next week we will all spend Jack Frost Day in town."

The night was uneventful. Kate slept with a full size Savannah cat next to her. She pet him until she fell asleep and kept his nightmares at bay. Overnight the snow fell 3". Kate dressed in a woolen dress and woolen bloomers with cotton lining. She layered her torso with a cotton green, blouse and green tartan printed sweater. She added two layers of knee socks and fleece lined boots. She set out warm clothes for Jasper. She kept the colors of his clothes a navy blue and cotton underclothes with wool outer wear. She set out 2 pairs of socks one cotton and the other wool; and lambs wool snow boots. She had him put on the parka stuffed with his weapons after breakfast.
The ate a big breakfast and Ann packed a picnic basket then handed it to Jasper. Peel hitched a chestnut mare to the sleigh, "Your sleigh is ready. Do you know to drive Jasper?"

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:59 pm ]
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The conversation between Kate and Ann went mostly unnoticed by Jasper. He had tuned much of the outside world out and was lost in his own thoughts for the majority of the time. He was grateful for the uneventful night when they got back, not sure how much more he could take in one day. 

He slept peacefully that night thanks to Kate, relaxed in his Savannah form next to her. It wasn't until after Kate awoke and had begun getting ready for the day that Jasper woke as well. At first he was disoriented, but once he recognized his surroundings, Jasper stretched out and placed his chin on his paws. The feline picked up on the sounds of Kate laying out the clothes, and glanced over his shoulder at her. Jumping down from the bed and shifting, eternally grateful that clothing shifted with him, he took what Kate gave him and changed in his own room.

When breakfast was over with, Jasper took the basket from Ann. He was much calmer today than he had been yesterday, not having to be in the presence of so many people. At Peel's question, Jasper took a few moments to answer. He had never been taught to drive a sleigh, having spent the majority of his time training, or following orders. It seemed like such a simple thing too and he was ashamed to admit that he didn't. He was sure he could learn, among other things that he would need to pick up on.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:19 pm ]
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Kate saw him flatten his ears and look down, "Jasper, there is no shame in telling anyone you do not know how to do something and speaking. No worries; I will show you how. You may want to drive back. You pull on the reins to make the horse back up." Kate backed the sleigh. She slapped and clicked her tongue to her teeth. the sleigh lunged forward, and they glided on the snow forward down the drive,"Ann packed a quilt if you get cold."
Would you like to see the lake in your dreams. We will stop on the meadow so my friends can't see us. You may meet then at the ball." Kate drove him down the drive to the main road, "You want the horse to go right, you tug the reins lightly not hard, to the right." The mare snorted and made a right hand turn. Kate clicked her tongue again and the horse walked faster, "This pace is a canter. Do you want to faster?"

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:36 pm ]
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Jasper looked to Kate when she spoke to him, an apology already on his lips. He didn't get the chance to speak it as soon after Kate was instructing him. His ears pricked up, catching her words and watching her movements carefully, ensuring he would be able to mimic them later on. 

When Kate spoke of meeting her friends, Jasper's attention broke from what he had been focusing on to Kate's face, and quickly back again. He thought that if they were friends of Kate they couldn't be that bad, at least he hoped. 

He almost missed Kate's question, too absorbed in learning the task at hand. His cat eyes flashed as they ran over the reins, studying what was before him until he noticed Kate waiting for an answer. A faint blush crossed his cheeks, and a shy smile had him dropping his gaze. He had been too busy trying to understand the task to listen to what had been said.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:53 pm ]
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Kate smiled back at him as he was watching her hands, "Your being too quiet. This business of just me talking is getting too old,"Have you liked Ann's cooking? Would you like to know how she bakes gingerbread? We can bake some for everyone to have after dinner? Would you like to decorate them with icing and raisins and currents? I am going to stop a few miles after we past the last white picket fence. That is all pasture. Have you ridden a horse?"

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:10 pm ]
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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. 

"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.

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.

"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. 

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:43 pm ]
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Kate took a right turn toward the snow covered meadow, " Horses can be frightening because they are taller than us. We raise special horses for knights and kings they are mainly for show not battle. I will take you to the stables; there are baby horses in there. Would you like to see them on the way back? This is the meadow and over in front of us the 500 acre lake. This is were I take you in your dreams. The dock is way over there to your left by the people ice skating. The boys are playing games hitting a flat stone with sticks. Would you like to watch them?"

Author:  Asterous [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:01 am ]
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Hearing Kate talk about the horses Jasper listened. He couldn't remember why he feared horses, but assumes it had something to do with when he was younger. The idea of seeing the baby horses wasn't exactly something Jasper would have chosen to do, but what could be the harm? 

He looked to where Kate was describing, recognizing the place Kate took him in his dreams, even though it was now covered in snow and looked different. Looking towards the ice skaters, Jasper tilted his head slightly at the game. When Kate asked him if he would like to watch he hesitated. 

"What is the point of this?" He asked, indicating the game while trying to study the boys for any skills this may be training.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:32 am ]
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Kate looked at the skaters then back at Jasper, "The point of the game is to get the stone in the others net; in the net is a point. The boys decide how long the want to play. The team that gets the most scores the most points wins. There are rules but the guys trip each other with the sticks, run into each other a lot to distract each other. Jon plays and gets a bit bruised but not killed. The team that scores the most points in the time allotted wins. They allow themselves a few days rest with bragging rights until the next game. I like to watch the skill the guys have on the ice. They wear special shoes called ice skates. On the other end of the lake are regular skates and ice dancers; that is what I do, ice skate. I know how to dance some and is beautiful to watch couples skate together."
Kate stopped the sleigh, hopped out, then tied the rains to a tree. "I told you I would teach you how to play in the snow. Come on get out. Snow does not hurt if you get hit. You make the snow into a ball, try to avoid faces, and throw it at one another.." Kate made a ball in her hands and threw at his carriage side door. It broke and left a splat on the carriage door. Come on hit me." Kate stands still with her arms and legs spread out. "It does not hurt. Try it."

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