Jasper looks up incredulously, thanking the cage for helping- they weren’t expecting that at all. The cage seems to recognize Jasper’s intent if nothing else, wiggling around happily…only to recoil with a shudder. Jasper backs up, demanding to know what’s going on.

You say you don’t know, but that shit just got bad in the other room. Don’t panic, but communication with Buddy just got broken, and you need them to look down the hall…carefully. Discreetly.

Jasper floats over, taser chains held tight, ready to act if need be-