"Once upon a time, I would have denied that." Cindy comments, unable to help herself. Initially, when she arrived in Lawrence she would have, now she sees the truth in that statement. She also sees how tired Peeta is, though. He's a different young man than the one who she initially took under her wing.
And every instinct in Cindy was screaming to help and to protect him.
"And once upon a time I would have become an old, paranoid, alone crazy bitch too." Cindy mutters, though, she's not trying to hide the comment from Peeta. Giving a sigh, Cindy focuses back on Peeta. "How's that tea treating you? Doesn't do much of anything for me, personally."