Richard is not around, but someone else is...

You carried the the box of soaked clothes around, trying to find Richard but he is no where to be found. You wandered around and found a washing machine and decides to wash your clothes so you can wear it when it is dry. After figuring out how to operate it, you get the washing machine to auto mode for 15 min.

As the washing machine operates noisily, that attracts some attention.

"Who are you?"

A female voice from behind.