[ there's a pause at that, one in which helen's gaze moves back to her companion. she gives rose a calculating sort of look for a brief moment before she answers. ]
Looks can be deceiving. [ she offers it amiably enough, but there's a soft undertone to suggest that whether or not she appears at ease isn't the only thing those words might apply to.
the look is gone in an instant, though, and she smiles in return. ]
A pleasure to meet you, as well. I hope the rest of your evening goes well.