[ . . . . . okay, this would be more confusing if she hadn't already met Mutsu and Vietnam already. But since she's met both of them, she seems to understand well enough, eyes lighting up in recognition. Ah!]

Oh, I see! You're Vietnam's new help. [Natalia, don't refer to someone as 'the help'.] She mentioned you. Ah, in which case, I truly am saddened that we met under these rather unfortunate conditions....

[ . . . . . and then she manages a sheepish smile.]

I also don't mean to be rude.... but may I call you perhaps Mitsu? Or Sho...? It was dreadful enough when I couldn't quite pronounce Mutsu's full name...