Chapter 53: Rest Twenty Five - Communication

*"You have a few unexpected conversations and encounters."*

## Major Events

* Chapter starts with Ten showering herself while Nathaniel waits nearby - a fact that Ten is grateful for as it gives her a break from her doctor usually hovering around her
* To break the silence, Ten asks Nathaniel about his past and if he always wanted to be an actor. He says it started as a passion but ultimately put it aside as a hobby in favor of becoming a doctor.
* Nathaniel mentions of knowing his boss as a different capacity - seeing through his act. But ultimately decided to ignore his better judgment when offered a high salary to join the Facility
* On the way to the hallway, they are stopped by Jude who asks Nathaniel to drop off papers on his behalf to avoid Mom. Jude promises Nathaniel Château Lafite for doing the favor for him
* Nathaniel heads to the gate area and does small talk with Mom and Monica before dropping off Ten. Despite not having much on his plate for the day, he plans to surprise Jonathan with tickets for a show after work
* Ten heads off to the cafeteria and watches the cafeteria worker fill her tray up with food. Ten notices that the top of the rice has a smiley face
* She asks the worker if they drew it but doesn't get a clear response afterwards. After eating her food, she goes back and ask the worker why they drew the smiley for her. She gets wrapped candy in response. With an idea on how to communicate, Ten says she'll return
* Ten heads into the crafts room and makes small talk with Blue about her crush of Nathaniel and the doctors. Ten leaves with a pencil and paper and makes her way back to the cafeteria
* Ten opts to communicate using the smiley face method and asking yes/no questions. From the interactions:
	+ The worker "lives" there
	+ Worker is not happy there
	+ Worker is mad and bitter about their position
	+ They've been watching the numbers
	+ They witnessed Yosuke's and Ten's date
	+ They feel bad for Ten, which is why they drew her the smiley
	+ Yosuke didn't harm the worker
	+ They can't write or talk
	+ Worker knows what information they can't divulge such as their identity or other workers
	+ "C" and "H" are circled when Ten gives them a note of letters
	+ The worker is a guy
	+ Charlie confirms there was another cafeteria worker before him
* Before the conversation continues, Two and Three walks into the room and Ten notices his nose gauze is gone but still has his cast on his wrist. Ten tells them that she has been talking with the worker
* During their conversation, the worker slides more candy for Two and Three, making them happy
* The numbers decide to call the worker "Charlie" and the worker approves
* Two stops Ten from asking anymore invasive questions that may get them in trouble. They end the conversation with Charlie and eat together
* After discussing workers (and nurses), Ten mentions Monica and whether or not Two and Three have met her. They say she seems nice and untrustworthy however Two mentions recognizing her but can't seem to remember why
* After eating with the twins, they head to the crafts room while Ten heads to the gym where she sees Lav
* Lav invites Ten for a basketball match but they end up talking with each other. Ten brings up meeting Charlie earlier and how the twins saw Cyrus meditating (likely due to what Violet told him the other day)
* Lav sits down with Ten and compliments her personal growth. She asks to kiss Ten to which she accepts - trusting her and liked that she asked. After the first kiss, Ten returns the kiss for a second time. Lav moves on to ask if they want to go further.
* Ten is hesitant but allows it - she starts feeling shy during this encounter. During this, Lav takes off her hair band and slides it on Ten's wrist
* However, Lav's name is called on the intercom mid way and they cut the session short
* Ten spends the rest of the day in the crafts room with the twins and Blue. Come dinner time, Ten introduces Blue to Charlie
* At the end of the day, Ten is picked up by Yosuke but he notices the hair tie right away and asks about it

## Trivia

* The meal was a small plate of greens topped with pink fish and flavored with lemon along with a bowl of rice
* First formal introduction of Charlie . Ten learns of the true nature of workers in Chapter 62
* It is speculated that Two had met Monica before his memory was wiped due to her face being at the cusp of his memory
* Second time Lav and Ten were interrupted by Lav's name being called in the intercom during an encounter