[That's right, that's right. :| And then lots of hugs.

Katara laughs a bit, pulling back and wiping at her eyes quickly. It's all just been a little much. She hasn't allowed herself to cry about the disappearances since Sokka disappeared. Ed's was just the last straw. Still, Winry has a point, he'll be back, Katara has to believe that. So will Sokka, he WILL. She just... started to feel a little unsure after months had passed. How long has she been in Johto now? Five months? Nearly half a year. Nearly half a year without Sokka, without Toph, Suki, her father, and almost without Aang too... Yeah, she could safely say she deserved a good cry over that.

She takes Winry's hands and squeezes them, looking her in the eye.]

Me too... if you need it, but I'm okay... thank you, Winry. I guess I just... I'm a little more homesick than I thought. I'll be fine. I've got you, and Aang, and Zuko is back. At least I got to see most of them for a little while.

[She takes a steadying breath, looks up at her again, and smiles more certainly.]

Let's hurry, Alphonse is waiting for you, right?