Seeing her face to face, Hel realized the lady was even more regal and beautiful than she'd originally thought. It made Hel jealous in a way she'd not been since a child in Asgard. Life in Niflheim was far different, and among Hades' realm she didn't have to worry about appearance. Yet this lovely goddess reminded Hel how far removed she was from beauty herself. Shaking it off, she needed to not be rude and sought to answer the question.
"Oh yes! I have a friend who is a divine cook, if you will pardon the expression, and I have sampled many of your regions dishes. It's just, well, I am not familiar with your market system. I wouldn't know a good vendor from a bad one, or a fair price from a crook."
"You see, I'm from the Norse lands to the north, and I've never visited one of your cities before. I'm Hel," she added, as she realized an introduction was still needed.