AGREE, with all of that. I think it was a test, either conscious or subconscious.
When my kids (or my wife) ask me to "Come here" -- unless the tone of their voice indicates it's urgent or they're hurt or something -- I usually say "What did you need?? I do the same thing with e-mails at work, when a co-worker will e-mail me "Call me," with no explanation. I think it's common courtesy to let the person know what you need, otherwise it's a beckon call.
