He grunts, because he might not understand that, but it bears the echo of Jake teasing him about something. Still, the language and the steady touch works like a balm on his nerves. His muscles start to relax and his nerves start to soothe.

This time, when the dreams come around, they're calmer. There's still the threat of an enemy within the canyon walls, but one that Cougar can't see. And through it all, he knows Jake is there, standing behind him. Stalking him, almost.

Cougar's body is relaxing even more, especially as it seeks out the warmth beneath him. He shifts, curling up his body into the smallest possible shape it can find and he grabs hold of Jake's shoulders to leverage himself to do so.