[ Jasper let out an airy, quiet laugh that hummed low in his throat, his dark eyes crinkling at the corners as he watched her kick off her heels and push herself back. He leaned forward slightly, resting his chin back into the palm of his hand with a soft, boyish grin that held zero real threat just pure, teasing warmth. ] " Hey, listen, I offered emotional support during a post salad crisis, that counts for something, " [ he mused, his lip twitching to the side as his gaze tracked her exasperated movement with amused attention. He let his head tilt, his dark hair falling slightly over his forehead as his eyebrow arched in mock challenge at her declaration. ] " And try stealing ? Nadia, please. You're sitting there looking like a cute, grumpy kitten trying to guard a goldmine. You really think a little growl is gonna scare me off ? " [ He scoffed playfully, his shoulders moving in a relaxed, easy gesture as he leaned both forearms flat back onto the counter, his gaze locking onto hers with a bright, innocent sparkle. ] " A waste of a good outfit, though ? Now that is the real crime here. Though if you ask me, sitting on the floor eating ice cream out of the tub in it is a massive upgrade from sitting across from Mr. Salad Bar. " [ Shifting slightly, his expression softened into a lighthearted, boyish pout as he gestured lazily toward the ice cream. ] " Come on, just one spoonful. Don't make me use my persuasive charm on a pissed off werewolf , I might actually have to put some effort into it. "