Mara nodded, "It is fine and yes it was Mara," she replied as she took a seat, taking the offered hand. He was polite which she appreciated but perhaps a bit too polite? She was used to rough and tumble and people who thought for themselves first and foremost. While it was a refreshing change it was odd. "What were you working on?" she asked curious.
This was just a chance to gather information, to try and 'get to know someone' as it went.