misunderstanding

Word of the day.

Misapprehension.

A mistaken understanding or interpretation of something.

Now stay with me.

I may not see either of you before we launch, so I wish to thank you all for your contributions to the expedition.

Mother Misapprehension, Mother Calamity, I will see you when we return.

Please give my best to the grandmother.

Many people in the street turn abruptly to watch this exchange, because holy cow, that person is loud.

Then,

to the suitcase-carrying new arrival, may you reach your realization with clarity, granddaughter, that we may meet again as mothers all.

Yes, well said, Mother Misapprehension.

Booms, Mother Artifice, hammer-headed mantle nodding.