Tristan couldn't help but laugh as he watched Joshua's smug expression. "Alright, big shot, since you're so into this, you can take care of the dishes."

Joshua only then realized he'd been played. A bit annoyed but too late to back out, he just shrugged and started cleaning up the kitchen.

Nova couldn't help but smirk, shaking her head. "It doesn't really seem right to make a guest wash dishes, does it?"

Tristan shot a glance back at Nova, a twinge of jealousy in his eyes. ...