章 2046: A weekend with Noah (7)

Instead of returning through the hallway, Noah and Chloe took a small detour on their way to the dining hall and Chloe saw a yard that had a dirt surface with nets and markings for two volleyball courts. One part of the yard was covered in neatly-trimmed grass, and there were several mature trees with colorful flowers around their base. 

Noah was telling Chloe that on Sunday afternoon, kids have volleyball tournaments, and she could imagine a bunch of kids enjoying a picnic on the grassy area.

The dining hall reminded Chloe of the cafeteria at her University, but the choices were fancier. There were chicken and salmon and a variety of vegetables and other sides and by the time she took a bit of everything, Chloe's plate was heaping with food.

Long tables lined the space, each accommodating at least a dozen of people, and the dining hall was getting full quickly.