As far as her manners went, Billie had at least grasped that it was respectful to call most adults by their surname. That was likely a result of her mother growing angry at her insolence and making sure she learned the error of her ways. She didn't like to be humiliated, and Billie was already embarrassing enough as it was. However, she never did quite get the hang of calling women anything else but 'Miss.'

So, it was with a titled head, and a cautious nod that the small girl seemed to agree with Gideon's logic. If he gave her permission, perhaps that meant it was okay. He was the one she was most worried about being angry, anyways.

"O...okay, Gideon."

The name felt strange. She called other children by their first name, but he was a bit tall for that. It would definitely take some getting used to, but she smiled softly. She'd never known a grown up to allow her to do that, so maybe she was doing something right. All she wished was for him to like her.

Her gaze returned to the kitten who had taken to batting at a stray string that hung off of one of her sleeves. She giggled at the sight and wiggled her wrist a bit to tease him.