Private Finished Thanks, But No Thanks

Oh dear, Levina's answer and tone were a sign that Cosette had approached a line that should be left uncrossed for the time being. Perhaps Levina was possessive of her belongings? It wasn't a bad trait to have, and Cosette didn't take her words personally. Well, not too personally, she did feel bit hurt. But such a small amount that it didn't maker her gentle smile waver. Cosette merely carefully tucked away the fact that she shouldn't talk about similar subjects in the future and then answered.

"I will gladly keep my shiny. But I'd be very happy if you allowed me to bake for you, nevertheless. I am an apprentice at a patisserie so I promise the results are likely to be to your liking."
Cosette assured and chuckled as she resumed walking, at a gradual pace so they could have a good amount of time to chat.

Perhaps...Levina didn't want to receive charity? Or not charity, per se, but free things. Just like she wouldn't give away things for free she wouldn't take things for free. Or Cosette suspected it was like that, though she of course couldn't be sure. She had only just now met this person and didn't have any possibility of actually knowing her. But she could always try.

Cosette smiled gently and nodded.
"That is very true, thank you very much for your consideration."
Cosette thanked, then looked away bit shyly and continued explaining.
"Well, in truth baking is a way for me to show appreciation towards others, would you accept it if I said it was to further thank you? You did save me from a potentially dangerous situation, and even agreed to be my friend. I'm not certain I can put all my gratefulness into words, so I could show it through my pastries."

Cosette got Levina to agree, albeit reluctantly, but she was happy nevertheless. Cosette basically glowed and she nodded eagerly.
"That'll do wonderfully. Oh, I nearly forgot. Here."
Cosette dug around in her bag for a bit before pulling out a business card that read Patisserie Cherry, had an address, website link and phone number.
"This is the patisserie I work at. Please visit anytime. We have an open kitchen so if you wish to make sure of my skills you are welcome to observe."
Cosette chuckled, holding out the card gingerly.

Levina's expression and tone changed again, as if Cosette had suddenly turned an important client or such, and she looked down at the business card. It looked so official and fancy and Cosette took it carefully, like it was something fragile. She looked at it with slight awe, and then took the time to dig out her wallet (pink leather with a white soft-looking puff as a decoration) and slip it into a card slot there. That way it wouldn't get wrinkled or dirty.
"Thank you, I'll take good care of it."
Cosette answered with her usual demeanour and patted her wallet a bit before putting it back into the bag.

"I will keep that in mind. Do not worry, I will try not to bother you much during office hours. But I will have to warn you that I enjoy nice long telephone conversations, so prepare yourself."
Cosette said and chuckled, there was a playful undertone to her voice. It was true that Cosette enjoyed long phone chats though, she was much more of a caller than a texter. When texting Cosette always got anxious because she couldn't see the person's face or hear their voice. Body language was very important for Cosette as well.

"A personal assistant in the truest sense."
Cosette commented when Levina described her job and work hours, the usual gentle smile on her face. She herself could not imagine not having set hours, a schedule to follow. Cosette thrived on routine, she needed it, and she needed to be in control of that routine. Cosette liked to help people but she didn't want to be tied to them, or be at their mercy. Kind of like a personal assistant would be in their employer's mercy.

"In that case please do not hesitate to contact me, I have set work hours most of the time so I know exactly the best times to reach me. I work from noon to 5pm and then go to classes from 5:30pm to 9pm, and then sleep from 11pm to 8am. Outside those hours I am always reachable."