They all finish eating, with Marvin suggesting he do an act of service, feeling obligated from his rude behavior earlier.
Marvin
Line 91) Thank you both for the food. Mind if I wash the dishes? It's the least I could do after my outburst.
Calista answers Marvin dryly, swiftly standing up to collect all of their plates.
Calista
Line 92) I can handle it on my own.
Calista gazes in Marvin's with disdain, making her way over to the kitchen sink.
He replies to her anxiously.
Marvin
Line 93) Thank you...
Talulla speaks suggestingly.
Talulla
Line 94) You probably feel icky for not washing up, huh? The restroom's unoccupied. Feel free to use it.
Calista's eyebrows furrow from Talulla's generosity, believing Marvin doesn't deserve it.
Line 95) Calista's inner thoughts: Why is she offering him to wash up? We should just do the dang ceremony and be over with him.
Marvin shyly rejects Talulla's recommendation.
Marvin
Line 96) I appreciate your offer, but I can't accept it. How can I use a women's bathroom? That's far too intrusive.
Talulla reassures Marvin informatively.
Talulla
Line 97) It's the 21st century, buddy. A bathroom is just a bathroom. There's nothing invasive about using one. So, please don't worry. I insist.
Talulla directs her question towards Calista, though she's busy washing the dishes.
Talulla
Line 98) Calista? Do we have things we can lend him to get ready?
Calista whines, not wanting to help Marvin because of his rude behavior towards her earlier.
Line 99) Calista's inner thoughts: Ugh! Why do I have to do everything?!
She responds impatiently, notes of reluctance adamant in her tone.
Calista
Line 100) Give me a sec.
She finishes washing the dishes, leading Marvin to the bathroom.
She opens up the cabinet under their sink, getting him a new toothbrush, comb, washcloth, and soap.
She then opens up a narrow closet in their bathroom to lend Marvin fresh towels.
Calista moves the shower curtain out of the way to show Marvin how to operate the lever.
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