Although her espression did not change as Sara first spoke up, there was a certain surprise and relief within Kate as she heard her say that.

[color=f7941d][i]Yes, that's it exactly!  She put it even more succinctly than I ever could!  She understands...[/i][/color]

She did finally confirm with a nod that this was, in fact, the case.  Kate even wanted to talk about it, talk about herself, but not here where everyone could overhear.  She never communicated herself the same way she did with other people in Shiganshiga as she did with Eren, Mikasa, and Armin.  She trusted them, since her doctor felt that they would be a good influence.  And he ought to know, since he was Eren's father, Grisha.  Nothing wrong with that, right?  Even though she was older than them, she felt at home around them, like they filled in a sizable gap in a mental state.  Sara was right.  She validated herself through others by taking what they said to heart and running with it.  Eren was all hear, putting aside his temper.  Mikasa was bluntly honest, which was appreciable in the extreme.  And Armin?  Sage wit and wisdom, for his age.  He was kind of wimpy, but she knew he was capable.  He'd still made it through training, after all.

These were the people that had helped her stay the course in dealing with the unruly mess that was her own thoughts.  As long as her friends thought she was doing alright, she knew that she [i]was[/i] so.  It was great that Sara understood in so few words just what she was going through.  Maybe not the whole of it, but enough.  One day, she might even have the courage to face up to it, to...to...  But...this was good.  She didn't have to worry now.  Kate's imploring look turned to a pleasing smile when Sara accepted.  She now stood, herself, the meal concluded.

[color=f7941d]"Alright, then.  I'll just take care of this and then..."[/color]

She paused in somewhat indecision.

[color=f7941d]"Was there somewhere you wanted to talk or following me while I put these away?"[/color]

Either one worked.  She was curious about Sara, as well, and she hoped the other woman was willing to share.