Katherine couldn't help but chuckle softly. "Self-pity does not suit you, Anders. What do you plan on doing? Sitting here and drinking is not going to help your situation," she said. Immediately, she bit her tongue. She had not wanted to point it out. It wasn't helpful. All she wanted was to understand. But they had never had that kind of relationship. Banter was easy. It only let you see glimpses of one another. A relief. A cover. But it wasn't beneficial right now. "Look, I don't want anything to happen to you if you don't deserve it." She cocked her head to the side and stared at him curiously.