It was lunchtime, and Lilith found a quiet corner in the bustling university cafeteria to make a phone call. She dialed her mother's number, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension about the change of plans. The phone rang a couple of times before Avilyn picked up.
"Hi, Mom," Lilith began, trying to keep her voice steady amidst the noise around her.
"Lilith! How's your day going?" Avilyn's warm voice always had a calming effect on her.
"It's going well, thanks. I just wanted to let you know that I won't be able to visit you today. There's been a change of plans."
There was a brief pause on the other end of the line. "Oh? That's unusual. Is everything alright?" Avilyn's tone was filled with concern.
"Yes, everything's fine," Lilith reassured her quickly. "It's just that I got invited out by a friend and co-worker. He's a male model, and we thought it would be a good idea to get to know each other better."