[No, no, the talking muffin is her pet. Y'know, assuming you consider roaring noises and trying to bite things to be talking.]

Ah, always a pleasure to meet someone with an appreciation for the culinary arts. Do you have a particular specialty? I make my living back home as a baker, myself.

[She works briskly, steadily weaving out more silk in an even rhythm. Not quite done, but she's making good progress.]