"No, no, I'm just relaxing," Lily said quickly, stepping aside and beckoning her neighbor into the apartment. "And cooking, sorry for the smell." Lily smiled lightly as she stepped back and crossed her arms over her chest. The scent of the tomatoes, garlic, thyme and pepper was strong enough for herself to smell it. Surely a newcomer would really catch the scent.
Hearing Tanya's request Lily brightened slightly and made a move towards the small kitchen area. It was neat, everything put in its place, but filled with fresh food and cooking material. "How much do you need? I think I have a full bottle of some," Lily asked with her back turned towards Tanya. She straightened the pile of mail Max had messed up earlier as she made her way into the kitchen. She immediately went to the cabinet she kept her spices and seasonings in, opening the door and digging for the malt vinegar. "So are you settling in all right? I'm sorry I haven't stopped by."
In fact, Lily hadn't really tried to stop by. She wasn't sure what to make of Tanya. She liked her to an extent, at least in comparison to the other women at Tanya's party, but she did find Tanya to be a little full of herself.