Aruba

The building may open early. Still, the message does not say. I need somewhere easy to leave when the appointment message arrives. I am not looking for a famous cafe—just a chair with the bags in sight.

The vendor is serving two people at once and I don't want a long explanation. The queue moves quickly, so I want a question the vendor can answer in a few words. My cash is limited and I'd prefer to say that before anything is packed.

I need the item tomorrow. Still, I don't want to pressure a tiny counter. The receipt picture is readable except for the final digit of the date. The repair itself is simple; confirming which item is mine is the awkward part.

I am comfortable choosing something else if the answer is uncertain. I have the exact ingredient name written on my phone. The visible dish looks plain, but the sauce and cooking oil are not shown.

The message may be correct and the map old, or the reverse. I can ask a second customer. Still, I'd prefer to arrive with the right information. The code message names one cabinet while the map points behind the building.

We need to hear one another, not occupy the quietest table all afternoon. I'd happily choose a quieter hour if the cafe suggests one. The conversation is informal. Still, it does need a corner away from the entrance.