"Yes," Natalia sighed. "The art of cooking in particular has always eluded me, despite my best efforts. You're of noble birth, then?" she asked, rather surprised to meet another person who employed servants. Naturally she didn't expect royalty to run about flaunting their status in a world where it mattered so little, but Alisaie was the first she'd met who gave any indication to having had a noble upbringing.

She smiled, nodding her approval of the job. "I have a friend who makes use of that job, I believe. She's rather talented. As for myself..." She paused, fishing a weed out of the ground with her nose wrinkled in distaste before casting it aside in favor of plucking up another head of greens. "...I requested the job of Santa Claus. I understand it's of vital importance in the month to come, so I wished to make use of it as quickly as possible."