[As much as he... originally brought it up... Jasper was grateful for the change in topic, even if he finds himself getting a little lost in his own head and taking a second to react properly.]

...

Ah, no, I was thinking it was about time for the two of us to get something to eat anyway.

[He stands up slowly so as not to startle Celestine, but she does whine a bit about being taken away from the flowers anyway...]

Oh, come now, my dear. You are hungry, are you not?

[He gently rocks her a bit, and she makes a bit of a grumpy little noise in response.]

Well, I am sure she will come around when presented with a bottle.