Your Arrival
So you've been sent to a labor camp for boys in the middle of a Texas lakebed. What can you expect on your arrival? Several things are standard for everyone, while others are different from person to person. Here is a basic synopsis of your first day at Camp Greenlake.
All Mary-Sues will meet Mr. Sir, who will explain the purpose of being here. You are to dig one hole each day, 5-foot deep by 5-feet in diameter, using your shovel as a measuring stick. Use of showers, clothing, and the wreck-room/dining hall will be explained. You will meet your counselor Mr. Pendanski, who will introduce you to your tent mates. All Mary-Sues are part of D-tent, regardless of where they sleep. You will receive a nickname, and eat dinner in the mess hall where you will meet your tent mates.
Certain elements change, depending on who you are.
MARY-SUES who arrive in singles will follow the basic pattern above. They may receive their nickname on that day, or it may take a few days until they know you better, but little else changes.
MARY-SUES who arrive in groups (usually of friends) will never be separated. You will be guaranteed enough room in D-tent, regardless of how many campers are already there. The only exception to this rule is if a group of seven arrives- then you will receive your own tent and be an extension of D-tent. Nicknames often stem from inside jokes among the group that are only fleetingly explained and are accepted without question.
MARY-JANES will either challenge Mr. Sir's authority, resulting in a bitter competition for the remainder of the stay, or will stare him down, implying that this is one tough girl who even Mr. Sir doesn't want to deal with. They will talk back to all the D-tenters, create enemies among other tents, and will deny any attraction they feel for another member of the tent in an attempt to "save herself." Her nickname will reflect her attitude.
PEGGY-SUES will follow the basic pattern above. The boys will be attracted to her immediately for her innocence and tranquility. Her nickname reflects this.
RELATIVES of the Warden do not follow the above pattern. Upon arrival, they will be taken to the Warden's house, where they will be given some sort of cover-up explanation as to why they are to dig holes. They may or may not be given the orange jumpsuit or nickname.
You may be wondering about the accommodations at Camp Greenlake. There are typically two options.
You will remain in the tent with the rest of D-tent. You will be required to live, change, and sleep in the company of the boys. You may be given a separate screened off area, but this is unlikely. You will most likely have to just face the tent wall when changing. This is the most likely option for Mary-Sues and Mary-Janes. The other option is a separate one-person tent. This you will keep to yourself. This is the typical situation for Peggy-Sues and Relatives.You will also probably get a special privilege to shower in the Warden's house, or get longer showers. This is described as being for "girl stuff" which is never explained or rationalized, and makes Mr. Sir extremely jumpy.
Congratulations, you have survived your first day at Camp Greenlake!