"Thank you,"  Vela responded to the compliment given by the cook.   It had been a big step, and as sure about it she was, there were times when she was worried she had overstepped.  Hearing comments like this from time to time, helped her reassure herself that she was indeed on the right path.

Making sure she had her portfolio and her gloves, she looked to Eleanor.  "I will get things packed up tonight after I make up that menu for this week's list of needs that I won't pick up myself."  Then before following Lane, she gave Eleanor a smile.  "It is so nice to meet you and I look forward to working with you here." 

She gave the huge man a look.  She was small herself, so he looked to be a giant to her.  She smiled after hearing the tone and seeing the expression.  The words were heavily accented which was hard for her to understand.  She waited for Mr. Lane to introduce them but glanced around at the garden thinking such a well cared for garden and house should have a section of fresh herbs for the kitchen somewhere as well.  That was her hope that was.  She would need to start one if there wasn't.  Though she could purchase what she needed if needed, she figured.

Her attention went quickly back to the man that Lane had said was named Angus.