Given that half the interaction with humans had been forcing her into things and places, she skitters backwards automatically. She's wide-eyed and more than a little on edge. What did she expect from venturing forth into places really?

She steels herself with the knowledge of her own stupidity and pulls herself up to her full not so impressive height.

"I'm not Nepeta. Who are you? Who's Nepeta?" Her old skill at conversation has definitely fallen off.