What did the boy volcano say to the girl volcano? This is part of a complete episode.
Martha.
Yes, sir.
What did the girl volcano say to the boy volcano?
I lava you?
Yes!
You have to say it in an Italian accent.
Do you lava me like I lava you?
Oh, my goodness.
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