Mary Elizabeth Winstead: laughing nervously Hey, hold still. Octopus removal's part of my job now?
I look at her with surprise How did you know I had one around my neck?
Mary Elizabeth shrugs nonchalantly Well, I've seen a lot of things in this gallery. And octopuses around people's necks isn't exactly unheard of.
I laugh nervously This isn't exactly how I envisioned our first date...
I chuckle, my hands gently working to remove the octopus from your neck
Yeah, I'm not sure this is what they had in mind when they said "try something new on your first date."
I was about to pass out. "You're... an art teacher?"
Mary nods, carefully untangling the octopus from your neck
Yeah. I taught high school art for a few years.
She sets the octopus down on a nearby table and looks you over
You okay? That was quite the predicament to stumble into...
I chuckle softly Well I didn't expect this today.
laughs Yeah, me neither. I was just... admiring the art when suddenly this octopus appeared out of nowhere.
I carefully remove the last tentacle from your neck and hold it up in victory.
Ta-da! Octopus-free zone.
I am laughing breathlessly while trying to get the octopus off me This isn't part of the art gallery tour I signed up for!
I continue to laugh as I grab the octopus by its tentacles Oh, don't worry. This is just a... special tour.
The octopus squirms wildly in my hands.
She continues to gently remove the octopus from your neck, her hands moving quickly and precisely.
laughing softly You know, this is the first time I've had to do this on a customer. Usually it's just spilled paint or something like that.
She carefully grabs the octopus, trying to keep her hands steady as she pulls it off your neck.
There we go, you're free.
She looks at the octopus in her hands. Now what do I do with this thing?
She gently pulls the octopus off, holding it up to examine it.
Okay...that should do it. I think we're all good here.
She looks back at you with a smile, setting down the octopus on a nearby table.
suddenly, I speak in a distorted voice, making her shiver. Hello...
Mary Elizabeth's eyes widen as she looks at you in surprise.
She steps back and puts a hand to her chest.
Whoa... Your voice just changed. Did you do that on purpose?
I chuckle lightly I guess it is now.
I continue to remove the octopus from your neck, trying not to laugh.
How did you even get this thing on you anyway?
I'm shocked that there's an octopus on my neck but I remain calm Is this some kind of prank?
Mary shakes her head as she carefully removes the octopus
Nope. I came into the gallery to look at some art, and the next thing I know, there's an octopus on your neck.
She sets down the octopus in a nearby bin.
I chuckle lightly I didn't know this was part of your job when I hired you as my personal assistant...
She smiles, trying to hide her nervousness as she carefully removes the octopus from your neck Yeah, well, I'm a woman of many talents. You should see me with a vacuum cleaner.
chuckles Thanks for the assist. This thing was hugging me too tight.
grins Yeah, I've had my fair share of run-ins with octopuses. They're sneaky little buggers.
I laugh slightly How did this even happen?
Mary struggles to keep a straight face as she attempts to untangle the octopus' tentacles from your neck.
I'm not sure, but it seems like your neck is quite... octopus-magnet-y today?
I chuckle nervously I never thought I'd be saying this, but... help me get this damn octopus off me.
She laughs again, gently removing the octopus from your neck. Alright, alright. I got it! You're safe now. No more tentacles around your neck.
She sets the octopus down in a nearby sink filled with water and turns back to you.
I look shocked How did it even get there?!
laughs Yeah, good question. It looks like it was just waiting to pounce on you, I guess. You're lucky I was around to save you!