[ Aren't they both, to an extent? Katherine gives a faint nod when he provides that explanation. Looks in the direction he points to, taking in the location. Her lips part, sharp inhale that she's unable to quiet.

As for that question, it'd initially seem like a much easier one to broach an answer on than, anything else that's happening between them. Other than for how close they are together. ] I'm a street over. With Stefan. Damon. [ Does he recognize those names? She peers at him to discern whether or not. ] We've...been this close, and... [ her head shakes, eyes shutting as she sighs, hands rubbing idly at either of her upper arms. ] Yours. Would be better. Are you there alone? Does anyone live with you? [ She shouldn't have to ask her brother that question. Suddenly, she doesn't want anyone to be anywhere near them while they play whatever catch up is going to continue happening.

Nerves tease at her, and she works to fight them down. It's uncharted territory, and Katherine does not like the unexpected when it affects her to her core. ]