The turn out for campers wanting to participate in the tour was surprisingly high. Claire hadn't led a group this large last year. Everyone wandered about, going their own routes and eventually they came together. Maybe. It did get cliquish at times. But, this was a well-rounded group that seemed to have a variety of appearances and interests. She eyed them one by one, getting a read on their mannerisms. How they walked, and what their nervous tics were. Not to judge them, but to get a feel for how she should speak with each of them as individuals. They all were probably cool people to hang with, but in the end they were summer birds. Here for the fun, and when the fun burns out, they'd disappear. Flapping their wings for greener pastures. Claire mentally checked herself back in. These kinds of thoughts could drag her mood down and cause her to lash out. At least, that's what her therapist had told her once. 

She shook the negative feelings off, turning the switch of optimism and positivity back on. The multiple sides of Claire Walker at work. Bright, full smile flashing at all the new campers. "Awesome, I can't wait to meet every single one of you!" Voice full of youthful exuberance. She didn't mean any of it, but this girl could put on an act for just about anyone. Well, she might want to get to know some of them. At least temporarily. Her eyes locked with Baylen as he came up to her side and began talking with her. Yet another handsome boy. This year might be several times more fun than the previous.

Playing along, Claire laughed. A quick glance to Ryan. "No, not at all. I'm not easy to bore, and I don't know your friend's name yet. I'm sure I'll be learning them all soon." Eyes back on Baylen, then the group. She tried to hold it all together, but Baylen kept coming onto her strong and she couldn't help but giggle. Pretending not to notice that he sniffed her. He knew what he was doing, and her weed habit was completely busted. That tone of voice he took was undeniably flirtatious. Claire put on quite the performance of a blushing beauty. "Why thanks. You don't smell half bad yourself. Handsome, too. So is your roommate." Oh, she was on her game today. Going head to head with Baylen and tossing a casual flirty girl smile at Ryan. Her gaze shifted over to Jack and held on him for a moment. As if she was saying to him 'more than one person can play this game'. 

Click the switch one more time and Claire took a step back. Taking control of the situation, until she broke out laughing. She had smoked far too much and was finally taking the full hold. "I'm sorry, I completely forgot to say my name. I mean, I have the name tag but wow. Excuse my silly self, everyone. I'm Claire Walker and you know what I'm here to do. So." Another small giggle. "So, let's get this show on the road. Feel free to chat amongst yourself, I'll answer questions you have during the walk, or after. There will be some ice breaking orientation 'get to know you' activities. I know, I know. It's annoying but it's my job. Once we get to the pier, we'll get that down and then you can go to the bonfire. Now, forward march!" She excitedly waved her arm forward, as though she were a general leading her soldiers into battle.

With sexual interest in the air, clashing personalities, and two months worth of being in close quarters with strangers, it was only a matter of time before this group found itself clawing for survival on the battlefield of conflicted emotions. 

Outside of the activities center, Claire began the long and prepared speech of the campgrounds. "You already know your cabins, so there is no point in me touring you through there. And this is the activities center where we just exited. The administrators live here, and so do I! I live in a single in room 203. That's where you should go if you need me to help with something, or if you want to have a good time. I probably won't be there much, but my cell phone number is listed in all the cabins. I'm easy to get a hold of! Anyway. At the center, you can help create events. Check for things that are upcoming. File complaints, get help, etc. It's where you go for anything specific, other than eating. That's what the cafeteria is for." Her arm stretched out to point at the cafeteria that was close by.

"Open 24 hours a day! Buffet style. Great place, believe me. Many noms will be had. I'm starting to crave a bit of food right now." Hoo boy, those munchies sure were hitting her right in the stomach. Too bad she didn't have a water bottle either.

"And if you had too much, there happens to be a tennis and basketball court outside the center. It's right around the corner, here." Claire stopped and showed off the outdoor basketball court with expensive looking basketball hoops and a fancy tennis court. "This place takes care of you. Definitely wish I could've gone to a summer camp this cool when I was younger."

That was not a lie. A sense of bitterness in her voice, hard to detect.

"The tour won't take too much longer, we're onto the best part!" Claire took them down the path, going past the beach. The bright glow of the sunlight was starting to fade a little. Getting closer to the sunset with each step they took. She could see another counselor handling the several teenagers by the beach with great command. The bonfire had just been built and the fire wasn't large but the glowing flames flickered and sparked. Wouldn't be long until it was roaring and standing alone in a great fiery blaze illuminating the darkness of night.

"I see the bonfire is getting started, and the beach looks great, doesn't it? Ah, I can't wait for all of you to see what it looks like at sunset." The emotions a sunset over that gleaming and endless sapphire pool stirred inside of her could only be described as bittersweet. 

"If any of you love to run or swim, this is a wonderful spot. Oh, and those huge forests around us are a great sight as well. I run through the woods and down the beach just about every single day. I'm your girl if you need a running partner." Claire pointed out the trees all around them. The forest looked surprisingly grand. Someone might get lost if they weren't careful. Luckily, there were camp markers on several parts of the trees. "Don't forget to bring the camp emergency supplies in your cabin to the forests. There are markers to help, but if you do get lost there is a flare gun you can shoot up and we'll get you."

After what seemed like an hour of walking, Clair finally trotted them out onto the pier. Her golden locks bounced with each step, reaching her arms out and letting the soft gusts of wind soothe her skin with the salty scent of the ocean air.

Once she reached the edge, looking out to the vast beyond. Close to sunset as the light of day became noticeably more dull. She turned around to the campers. "Well, here we are. I told you it wouldn't be long. Before I get to the fun activities, does anyone have any questions?"