Which choice best describes the presentation of the interactions between the two characters from the beginning of the third paragraph through the end of the passage ("Now .. assume")?

(A) A confrontation is initiated but does not become a conflict.

(B) A disagreement is expressed articulately and finally resolved.

(C) A series of accusations are consistently met with anger and defiance

(D) A challenge is issued but does not result in a competition.

(E) A list of complaints leads to proposals of remedies.