[ Kate's about to mention that not being around any cities would pretty much entail a country boy but her voice isn't faster than the surge of thoughts she catches but for a brief moment. Her lip quivers at the blood, an ill turning sensation in her belly as she catches her breath.

Oh.

That's not a city at all. And Kate's reminded that not everyone comes from a fairly well-to-do world as she does. Even the hardly lasting second of it had surprised her, thrown her off her focus. She has to even take a moment to register what he's talking about when he mentions Petre again. ]

Right. [ She shakes her head, gathering herself once more. She scratches at her bottom lip with a thumb nail as she considers — ] Not much fun staying cooped up in the rooms. But out there. Well, it's not that bad. Seems pretty busy but it can surprise you.

[ Another pause as she studies him closely, trying to decide something for herself. ] Do you plan to stay cooped up in here?