Indeed Stefan knows Katherine well, for the thought of seeing if her invite into the Gilbert-Sommers house holds weight in Taxon has already crossed Katherine's mind and is seriously considered for a few long moments, the fact that she had promised Stefan to keep away from Jenna ignored in her fit of temper. What exactly would storming the house actually accomplish is another question entirely, one that Katherine hasn't really contemplated at all. That's clearly beside the point, here.

...But then Stefan speaks up and, oh -- that selfish side of Katherine is suddenly rather glad Elena is right there, feeling shamelessly gleeful that the doppelgänger heard Stefan say that to her. The satisfaction from this goes a long way to calm Katherine's mood, and the corner of her mouth tugs up into a tiny smile.

"Mmhm," she hums her agreement. "I love you, too."

The sense of vindication is fleeting, however, and some of the disgruntlement over the situation returns. But what can she do? Damn hamsters. Exhaling a tetchy huff of air, she relents. "Come see me after this thing is done?"