"Well, where I come from, you don't need a reason to give someone a gift," Lila said, shrugging. "Call it whatever you want, darlin', but I thought it was funny and it made me think of you, so there you go." She didn't make any move to pick up the box; if it just sat on the counter forever, she wasn't going to be fussed about it.
The introduction made her smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Ashok. I'm Lila. I trust you're settlin' in well?"