She has some idea of what is expected of a date, but most of that is actually comprised of things she's sure aren't a part of dating. If she'd sought out Ino, she's sure her friend would have known exactly what she was supposed to do both for and during the date, but she was also certain Ino wouldn't leave her alone until every word of the advice was followed, and then quite likely stalk her there to be sure. All of that wasn't remotely worth suffering through just to have some idea of what was expected of her. Not when the whole thing was a misinterpretation.
She arrived only a few minutes early on the presumption that a clan like the Hyuga would prefer to arrive exactly on time rather than early. She wasn't dressed up excessively, because she didn't really own the things she'd need for that. Ultimately she chose to tie her long hair into a half-ponytail rather than the braid she wore in missions or high ponytail she used during off-time, and dug out just about the only dress she owned. When her shoulders felt uncomfortably exposed, she added a similar jacket.
Even though she expected him to walk away from the date disappointed as soon as he realized she wasn't whatever sort of person he thought she was, whatever he was using to determine he ought to try courting her instead of the numerous other items intelligent and competent kunoichi he could have otherwise chosen, it would be disrespectful of him not to at least make a token effort. Otherwise, there was potential for embarrassing him, and reflecting badly on her career simultaneously.
It's only five minutes before one that she arrives. The idea that he might have arrived far in advance of that doesn't even occur to her. Why ever would he?
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She arrived only a few minutes early on the presumption that a clan like the Hyuga would prefer to arrive exactly on time rather than early. She wasn't dressed up excessively, because she didn't really own the things she'd need for that. Ultimately she chose to tie her long hair into a half-ponytail rather than the braid she wore in missions or high ponytail she used during off-time, and dug out just about the only dress she owned. When her shoulders felt uncomfortably exposed, she added a similar jacket.
Even though she expected him to walk away from the date disappointed as soon as he realized she wasn't whatever sort of person he thought she was, whatever he was using to determine he ought to try courting her instead of the numerous other items intelligent and competent kunoichi he could have otherwise chosen, it would be disrespectful of him not to at least make a token effort. Otherwise, there was potential for embarrassing him, and reflecting badly on her career simultaneously.
It's only five minutes before one that she arrives. The idea that he might have arrived far in advance of that doesn't even occur to her. Why ever would he?