[ With the mention of that name, his daughter hesitantly pulls away just enough to glance the redhead's way. It's wordlessly questioning the validity of that statement, and Grell can somehow sense that.

It may be the only thing that snaps her to, even. Seeing William act this way with a child has left her head spinning! She's somewhere between fantasy and horrific jealousy, completely incapable of comprehension.

With a breath, she-- smiles. Not a grin, but the softest, most normal smile she can manage. It's entirely awkward, but she's trying. ]

That's right, darling. [ She attempts to step closer, but falters when the girl flinches. ] You-- you know, I might seem frightening, but that's... so I scare away monsters and things, so they'll never get you!