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A friend can collect it, but only if I can give them a reliable reference. The shop is far enough away that a second visit would ruin my afternoon. The item is ordinary, but replacing it before tomorrow would be inconvenient.

I have the exact ingredient name written on my phone. The question concerns preparation, not whether the dish is generally considered mild. The menu is brief and the kitchen is partly hidden from the counter.

The collection window closes soon after I finish work. The code message names one cabinet while the map points behind the building. My phone battery is low enough that circling the block is a poor strategy.

A tiny cafe is lovely for two people and awkward for a group with notebooks. Two little tables would work if staff prefer not to move furniture. The group may become five. Because of that, walking in unannounced feels unfair.

I have the appointment card, identification and a current medication list ready. The appointment is early enough that the building doors may open at the same time. This is my first visit, so the regular check-in routine is unfamiliar.

The app lists several bikes. Because of that, rejecting one would not leave me stranded. A quick wheel spin might reveal rubbing that is hard to notice while parked. The lights matter because part of the return will be after sunset.