[Vastra turns when she hears her name, even though she thought she saw Pepper coming a ways off. Maybe best to not startle her, let Pepper realize that Vastra was clearly not human.]

[She smiles and collapses her parasol, then takes Pepper's hand and squeezes it before letting her hand drop.] Yes, a pleasure. I do appreciate the help--I confess the last time I was here I did not make much use of the Welcome Center. Had I known I could enlist help with my furniture I would have come by.