"This sentence means 'Can you read this?'" Porky said, pointing to each word as he said it, "I really can't stress how important being able to read is here. Like, extremely important. you'll have to learn how to read very quickly if you want to survive, much less escape here."

Oh, what to do...Porky hadn't anticipated having a roommate that couldn't read. To be honest, Porky didn't expect a roommate at all! Well, he would have to learn soon, in any event. Suddenly, an idea came to Porky. What if he were to teach his new roommate how to read and write? Not only would Porky be doing a good deed, which would help his reputation immensely, but he would also have someone in his debt!

"I know!" Porky said, "How about if I teach you how to read and write? It'll be pretty easy if you already know how to talk! All you'll have to learn is how to spell! I don't think we'll have time today, since nightshift is-"

Nightshift. How could Porky have forgotten nightshift!?

"Ah...how best to explain?" Porky muttered nervously, "Nightshift is...well...um...er..."