Katherine would understand what Ilde meant if she voiced any of this out loud - she's been on the run for over five centuries, can and often has had to adapt to living situations that were less than clean or desirable, but were safe, however temporary that safety turned out to be. As she became better at honing her skills and made more connections, she was able live however she wanted wherever she happened to move. These days, it's very important to her that she be comfortable and safe.

"Of course, it's your element," she says with a nod. It's why she tends to feel more comfortable in the nighttime, though she wouldn't give up the option to stay in the day for anything. It's too valuable for the cover she keeps up.