Geri of House Mnemon. [Offered with a very slight nod. The apology gets an ironic smile from her.]

I mean, personally I wouldn't be that upset. It's a business meeting, not sentimental or anything like that. But there's been enough mess going on at home I don't want to add to it with my absence.
[And, now that the initial shock has worn off, her brain is starting to work through next steps. Which means... information needed.]
So how long have you been here?