Maomao makes a noise in the affirmative, falling into step next to Natalia.

"Especially when you're used to using mostly non-native or otherwise unusually found ingredients." Maomao rubs her chin. "You know, it probably wouldn't hurt to introduce my old man to your mother. He's spent time abroad and he's pretty knowledgeable, and he could probably tell her what to avoid and what to look out for when using locally made remedies.

It is clear from her tone of voice that this is the one person in the world Maomao actually truly respects.