She does come across as a little awkward, but more than anything Warsman is sympathetic; it can't be an easy job even at the best of times, and he can't imagine Hattie is a particularly forgiving mistress. She doesn't look quite so young as she could, but her obvious nerves are enough that he can't quite stop himself from using the kid-skin gloves approach just in case he's intimidated her by appearance alone. It wouldn't be the first time, even without the aid of a mirror along the way.

"'Ponine'?" he repeats uncertainly. It sounds French, matching the titles she uses. "I'll remember that for next time."

Trying to make actual conversation, though, might just make things more awkward for her. Instead he simply does his best to do as he's expected to do, keeping out of her way as she leads him forward- no mean feat, given his size- before stepping into the kitchen ahead of her.