{Eve}Hold on. You have to give them a gift for moving?Uh-huh. Plus they're shacking, so it should be a couple thing. She {Mavis} ate another canape, fed on to Leonardo.Why does there have to be a gift for every damn thing? Eve complained.Retail conspiracy. Roarke patter her knee. I bet it is, Eve said darkly. I just bet it is.
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In the conversation, Eve expresses her annoyance about the expectation to give a gift for a friend's move. She questions the necessity of giving presents for every occasion, highlighting her frustration with societal norms. Mavis, on the other hand, seems unconcerned as she enjoys snacks and feeds some to Leonardo, suggesting a more laid-back approach to the situation.

Roarke attempts to diffuse Eve's irritation by lightheartedly attributing the gifting expectations to a "retail conspiracy," which adds a humorous touch to the discussion. Eve's response indicates a sense of skepticism about this notion, suggesting that she is critical of commercialism and the pressure to participate in such traditions.

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