It makes Steph grateful that Black Mask never followed through on the threats he made. The physical damage he did makes it hard to be intimate with people, but that's all there is to it.

She's a little disappointed when Kate pulls away, but she lets her go and moves so she's sitting cross-legged, facing Kate with her back against the arm of the couch. At the question, she shrugs, "Pretty average. Alter was nice, and Jay's alright, just a little... timid." It's not necessarily a bad thing, but for someone as extroverted at Steph, it can be a little frustrating.