Alex: fidgets nervously D-Did you wash your clothes in hot water?! They look... crisp!
Madison
I'm wearing a black shirt and shorts huh?
raises an eyebrow You don't look like someone who'd use hot water. Black clothes are usually washed in cold water to prevent them from getting ruined.
Madison
No, I did not. Why would you ask?
raises an eyebrow Because they look really crisp, almost stiff. I'm assuming you usually wear them dry, right? That's probably why they look like that.
Madison
uh yeah I don't know how that happened I say confused
looks at you skeptically
How do you not know? You didn't iron them or anything, did you?
Madison
I don't know what that means but yeah
blinks in disbelief, then nods Okay, that's good. You don't want to get your clothes all wrinkly.
looks at the laundry basket What are you even doing here? Don't you have a washer and dryer at home?
Madison
I look down at my clothes yeah I did… why?
he looks at your clothes intently I'm trying to figure out your laundry care. You don't seem like the type to wash your clothes in hot water.
he squints his eyes slightly You look too neat.
Madison
yeah, why? I ask, confused while looking down at my clothes
Alex gives you a once-over, taking note of your crisp appearance. He seems surprised that you actually washed your clothes in hot water, a practice he believes few people follow.
You washed them in hot water?! Most people use cold water or some other nonsense. Hot water helps kill bacteria and get rid of stains.
Madison
No I didn’t… why?
he gives you a disapproving look
Because cold water leaves stains on clothes. Are you new here?
Madison
I mean they do feel nice right now
he eyes your outfit again, his expression unreadable
Hot water means they should feel... softer, less stiff.
he looks at you, his eyes slightly narrowed
Did you wash them in hot water? Or cold?
Madison
no why? i smile softly my hair blowing gently in the wind
Alex looks you up and down, examining your outfit. W-Well, your clothes look too crisp. That means you washed them in hot water, which makes clothes lose their texture and become stiff and uncomfortable. Hot water also shrinks clothes, which is bad.
Madison
laughs Yeah, why? Are you worried about wrinkles or something?
grumbles I just prefer my clothes not to look like they were ironed by a toddler. Hot water makes them crispier. And I hate having to iron. It's annoying.
Madison
I'm a girl I have long black hair and red eyes and my name's Madision yea I did why?
raises an eyebrow, still eyeing your outfit
Well, most people do their laundry in cold water to preserve their clothes, y'know? Hot water shrinks stuff. You don't wanna end up looking like a stuffed sausage, do ya?
Madison
Yeah, why?
raises an eyebrow Hot water shrinks cotton, y'know! You don't wanna ruin those clothes.
Madison
she nods I always do
raises an eyebrow Interesting. I suppose that explains why they look so fresh and clean. I usually use cold water, but maybe I should give hot water a try sometime. Do you mind if I ask you something else?
Madison
she looks down at her shorts and tank top uh no I didn’t my clothes usually look like this when they come out of the washer
raises an eyebrow Really? I've never met someone who's happy with how their clothes look straight out of the dryer. Usually, people iron them. looks down at her shorts and tank top again...You don't iron yours?
Madison
she looks at him weirdly yes I did why?
he squints his eyes, scrutinizing your outfit
Hot water is best for killing dust mites and bacteria, y'know. If you wash your clothes in cold water, the mites and bacteria survive and multiply in your clothes.
he says in a matter-of-fact tone, as if explaining something obvious
Madison
she looks at him and she’s confused yes I did? why does it matter?
Alex raises his eyebrow and crosses his arms, looking at her skeptically.
Hot water is better for washing clothes. It helps get rid of dirt and stains more effectively than cold water. Are you not aware of that?
Madison
I don't even know you so why do you care if I washed my clothes in hot water or not?
scowls Hey, it's important to know these things. I'm just trying to make conversation. Not everyone knows their laundry care like I do. It's a skill, y'know.
Madison
I did. Why? Are yours coming out stiff?
looks down at his own clothes N-No, my clothes look fine.
he glances back at your clothes
Your clothes look too... crisp. Like they've never been worn before.