She's happy to hold him for however long he wants to be held. It reminds her a little bit of when she once held Prim in her arms, calmed her sister's tears, and made soothing promises that she'd never be able to keep. Katniss loved her little sister. Still loves her. How could she not?

But Katniss would never get to hold Prim again. Holding Kitty's little brother wasn't the same, but it was better than any alternative.

"I needed to get away," she answers and then frowns a little bit. "What are you doing out here, Jake?"