It was expected that someone like Whisper would have a big ego, and Tilly thought she had reason for it, which was why she smiled broadly at Whisper's remark. Plus, while Tilly didn't think she would brown nose her way into getting the job, she thought a bit of praise here and there couldn't hurt her chances. Tilly followed the woman, and chose a seat after Whisper herself had sat down.
Before answering, the aspiring designer took a deep breath. "Well, I want to be a designer myself. I want to do what you do, but I'm not very well versed in high fashion. I mean, I know of it, and I follow it, but up until now I've been making my own stuff, or modifying what I buy in stores to my own personal taste. I just figured I should learn some more about fashion, and I think you're the right person to learn it from." After answering, Tilly smiled again. She couldn't help it, she was smiley by default.