Most people didn't really expect Daryn to be very conversational, for obvious reasons. But just because she couldn't speak, it didn't mean she didn't want to. It was something she'd struggled with since she lost her voice, but here on the Island, that was the least of her concerns.
Based on Julie's appearance and approximate age, Daryn decided to forge forward in small talk on some harmless assumptions. "Are you in classes at The Facility? Hopefully, you've got enough time to focus on your studies." It was meant to be a concerned comment, not one to chastise anyone for keeping their schedules full. Education had been the one thing that saved her from getting lost in a dark place, so she often tried to emphasize the importance of schooling, not just for the book-learning.