I miscalculated. I arrived a bit earlier than anticipated. I believe whoever informed you of the when and where of my arrival was misinformed as a result.
[ She has to refrain herself from reflexively frowning at the mention of being cute. Mom is being honest, she knows now, after a lifetime of thinking the compliments were sarcastic or passive-aggressive. She manages to not frown, but she is not exactly smiling, either.
She stares at the bartop. ]
As for the reason for my coming to find you, I had wished to meet and speak with you.
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I arrived a bit earlier than anticipated.
I believe whoever informed you of the when and where of my arrival was misinformed as a result.
[ She has to refrain herself from reflexively frowning at the mention of being cute. Mom is being honest, she knows now, after a lifetime of thinking the compliments were sarcastic or passive-aggressive. She manages to not frown, but she is not exactly smiling, either.
She stares at the bartop. ]
As for the reason for my coming to find you, I had wished to meet and speak with you.