She starts when it purrs.

"It's okay, just means he's happy." 

...she tentatively pets it.

It nuzzles its head against her hand.

This is good. She continues doing this.

Kitten continues to enjoy being pet.

She could get used to this.

It does eventually want to be let down. 

Oh no what does she do—

"Okay, just lower him down gently."

She tries that.

"He likes you."

...she smiles, tentatively.

He decides not to comment. He does smile back, though.

Are there other kitties?

Many! Most are amendable to cuddles.

She doesn't know this.

That's okay, Martin will nudge them into making this known.

...she still doesn't know this.

They are rubbing up against her and purring.

Yeah she has no idea what to do about that.

"Just pet them, they won't bite."

...she tries this.

They are appreciative!

Okay so petting is a general cat thing not an Oberon thing. Huh.