[maybe she's faking it, but maybe it's easier right now. maybe the circumstances are a little different. maybe Natalia's making it better just by being here and engaging her.]

You did? Oh my gosh, I didn't know that! I've been here in the city for as much of my life as I can remember so I barely know anything about what it's like out there in the country. I bet it was really hard work making a living out there.

[oh. oh, she's extremely interested in this right now. and the part of her that isn't starting to get drunk is seeing this as an opportunity to try to get more information from her friend. the rest of her is just enjoying herself for once.]

What was it like? Did you grow anything? Oh my gosh, tell me as much as you want.