[Hiling was actually surprised that Lyle had made a big deal about the incident after the fact. She wasn't used to thinking about possible consequences her actions might have and disliked being restricted. Nevertheless, she would do as Ribbons said. The last thing she wanted was to make trouble for him. She nodded.]
I understand. He talked to you about it?
[Why not come to her if he had a problem with something she had done? She could have explained that the situation was a misunderstanding.]