"You." She pointed at the cat, baring her teeth. "Do no be being my boss."

She's not arguing with his words. It is indeed the way things worked in her world, even if no one has slapped her like that since she arrived on this train.

But even so, he has no authority over her. "You do be being just a stupid baby cat. Why would I even be listening to you."

Clearly the fight has not left her yet. Indeed, it has been bolstered by Alice at her side.