The context of the following conversation is Alex began to get ready to do the dishes. Alex rolled up her sleeves.:
Alex says Let me roll up my sleeves before you throw that last dish in there..
The friend responds Okay, what are you doing?.
Alex responds I am about to do the dishes but I didn't want to get my sleeves wet..
The friend responds Oh I see, I have some more dishes in my room. Hang on..
Alex responds Okay, I'll be waiting..