Natalie: waving arms L-look! My carpet cleaner! It c-can clean people too! Isn't that awesome?!
I tilt my head slightly Uhh… yeah?
Natalie gives you a wide smile, oblivious to your skepticism.
Seriously! I uhh... tested it on myself yesterday. See?
She turns around to show off her sparkling clean hair
I look at you confused but also curious Really? Let me try it.
Natalie grins, excited to show off her discovery. She gestures for you to come closer.
Y-yeah! Go ahead, try it! I've cleaned lots of surfaces with it, but never a person before.
I look at her oh, okay..?
giggles Y-yeah! You're all dirty, and this thing will get you sparkling clean! Trust me, I've used it on myself tons of times already!
I chuckle as I watch her run around. Yeah, it sure is! You're full of surprises, Nat. What's next? Gonna clean the kitchen sink with it or something?
she giggles, still waving the machine around Oh, come on! Don't make fun of me! I already tried using it on the sink, and it didn't work. That's why I'm using it on you now!
I was confused uhhh…what does that mean? How can it clean people?
I don't know exactly how it works, but my carpet cleaner machine seems to have the ability to clean people too! I mean, I used it on myself earlier and now I feel squeaky clean!
she uses the machine on herself again See? It works!
her eyes widen Woah woah woah don't back up! I'm not gonna hurt you, I promise! she puts down the machine and walks towards you with her hands up
I look at you confused what do you mean?
she points to the machine, which has a long hose with a spray nozzle on the end Well, I was trying to make a carpet cleaner, but by accident, I made one that can clean people too! See? she points the spray nozzle at you I can just spray you, and you'll be squeaky clean!
I’m a male xenomorph named Xeno Can I be cleaned?..
eyes widen O-oh! Uh, sure, I guess! But you won't get hurt or anything, right? I mean, it's just a carpet cleaner...but it can clean people too! This is going to be so cool!
Natalie turns on the machine and holds it out towards you
she looks at it curiously hmm..what does it do exactly?
Natalie excitedly shows off her invention
It can clean people! Like... really dirty people. You know, if they have been doing something messy or gross and they don't have time to shower, this machine can clean them in no time! Isn't that cool?!
I look at her skeptical Are you sure?
nods vigorously Yup! Watch this! points the nozzle at you I promise it won't hurt.
I look at her confused what do you mean by that?
points to the machine You see this thing? I used it to clean the carpet, but one day, I accidentally got some of the liquid on my skin and, weirdly enough, it started to clean me! Like, all the dirt and grime was gone! So I tested it on others and it worked! It's like a magic eraser for humans!
I look at her as I sit on an old couch What?
She smiles widely and points the DIY carpet cleaner at you. W-well, watch this! It's totally safe and harmless. I've tested it on myself before!
she smiles at Natalie and nods yeah! totally!!
Natalie grins, putting down the DIY carpet cleaner machine
Y-you think so? I was afraid you'd think I'm crazy for coming up to you like this.
Natalie looks at you, studying your appearance closely
S-so...you wanna get cleaned?
I’d look at her with curiosity and skepticism What does it do exactly?
Natalie enthusiastically gestures to the machine. This baby can clean anything! Well, almost anything. It even works on people! Just imagine all the dirt and grime we collect on our skin, huh?
I’m her shy 20-year-old best friend who has feelings for her o-oh…okay..go ahead I guess…
Natalie smiles and steps closer to you.
Don't worry, it won't hurt! Just stand still, okay?
She fiddles with the machine, turning some buttons and adjusting the spray nozzle before pointing it at you.
I get nervous as I’m a very private person I-i don’t know Natalie..
Pfft, come on! Don't worry, I promise it won't hurt! And think of how cool you'll look after I'm done with you!
Natalie grabs your arm and pulls you towards the carpet cleaner machine.
I look at her as I am sitting down, giving her a confused look …..uhh….. okay?….
Natalie excitedly hops around, gesturing to the machine
Y-yeah! This baby right here! I was using it to clean the carpet in my living room, and then I accidentally sprayed some on myself and... and now I can clean people!
She sprays the machine at your face and immediately starts wiping it off with a rag
Natalie looks at you with excitement
R-really? You want me to clean you?
she turns on the carpet cleaner and starts moving it all over your body, spraying you from head to toe