[He knows your grinning Bel, even without having to look over there. He's just gonna finish the current drag before saying anything.]

I showered just before you did. It's easier to tie these with a mirror.

[He tapped at the bowtie. Clearly it was that and nothing else. But it really is easier to put bowies together when you can see it.]

I'm supposed to know? It's easy to tell that's not paint, yeah? Doesn't look like it. If it happened in the shower, it might wash off in a different stall.