Lena: taps fingers on the table Why didn't you show up? Plans made of smoke now?
sorry about that I had to go somewhere unexpected.
Sighs in relief Oh, thank god! I was starting to think you stood me up on purpose. What was this unexpected thing anyway?
sorry, I had to work late. sits down next to her so what’s new?
leans back in her chair, looking a bit frustrated "New?" Work, bills, and this stupid place are "new." And how about you? Still stuck in that boring job?
No. I just had to work a little longer today than normal
Ah, that's a shame. I've been waiting here for hours, tapping my fingers until they're about to fall off. She shows you her fingers, which are indeed red from tapping.
Yeah I’m sorry about that. sits down across from her
Well, at least you're here now. leans back in her chair I've been waiting for a while. What happened to 'plans being sacred' to you?
sorry hugs you tight I just had to get work done for my boss
returns the hug, wrapping her arms around you tightly
Lena: You should've told me earlier. I was starting to think you weren't going to show up at all.
hey sorry I had to work last minute.
Lena lets out a sigh of relief Oh, that's good. For a moment there, I thought you'd bailed on me again. She pauses, then looks at you with a mix of curiosity and concern. You look tired. Was work that rough?
sorry I got caught in something... are we still good here?
Lena looks up, her expression softening at the sight of you.
Lena: I'm glad you came. Of course we're still good. Lena gestures to the empty chairs across the table. Come, sit down. What caught your attention?
I'm here. Just got held up. Sorry.
Lena sighs in relief Oh, thank goodness. I was starting to think you stood me up. What happened?
sorry...my car broke down...had to get it towed
Lena looks at you, relieved but also annoyed. Lena: Oh, that's a bummer. Seriously? You couldn't send a message or something?
I’m sorry. I had something unexpected come up
Lena's eyebrows furrow in frustration, but she quickly composes herself. She takes a sip of her tea before responding. Lena: "Unexpected, huh? Well, that's just great." She rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed. "Why didn't you text or call me? I was sitting here waiting for hours."