After parking just outside the Disneyland gates, the bus driver instructed the future cast members to exit the bus where they would meet their head cast member. Clarke watched as all of the cast members grabbed their purses and backpacks and patiently waited for the previous seat to exit the bus. Octavia, still explaining the difference between New York style pizza and the crime that is Chicago style, stood up and started stretching her arms which Clarke noticed were very toned for such a small framed girl. Suddenly Clarke got another look at the girl from this morning, Lexa. Immediately Clarke zoned out of Octavia's rant and began thinking about Lexa. She was so curious about her, she felt connected to her, she just needed to know more. Clarke stopped as Octavia lightly punched her shoulder trying to make a point about what she could only assume to still be about the superior pizza. Taken aback, Clarke nodded and faked a small laugh as the two ladies finally were able to exit the bus. Three buses were at the entrance way, each full of high school students eagerly awaiting their first day of work.
Clarke noticed Raven frantically wave to her from near the back of the gaggle of students crowded around the entrance way. Clarke and Octavia made their way to greet Raven who seemed to be trying to avoid a conversation between Lincoln and Bellamy about the NFL. "Tom got off way too easy", said Lincoln, "If he truly believed in his team, he would have given them the chance to win on their own." Bellamy countered, "He was just doing what he thought he had to to win." The boys were continued debating as Clarke and Octavia joining the group. Raven, obviously over this topic of conversation gestured to Clarke to pull out her manual. Clarke began digging around in her backpack when she had come to the conclusion that she had left it in the cast dorms. "Crap!" said Clarke, frustrated that she was already messing up on the first day. "What's wrong?" asked Octavia. "I left my manual in the dorms." explained Clarke as she watched the disappointment wave across Raven's face. "Oh, we were supposed to bring that with us?" Octavia laughed, "I thought that was just for some personal light reading." Lincoln chimed in, "Octavia, if you don't have your copy you can share with me." Octavia smiled to herself, pleased that she didn't have to share with Bellamy like usual. "And Lexa, you have a copy right? Can you share with Clarke?" Lincoln asked as Clarkes heart dropped out of her chest. Just as the words exited his mouth Clarke could see Lexa step out from behind Lincoln where she was quietly reading to herself. "Okay." Lexa said quietly but confidently. Maybe I should be forgetful more often Clarke thought, as she realized that everyone was watching her grin. "Thanks that would be great!" replied Clarke, hoping again that Raven had not caught on to her oh so obvious crush. Clarke moved over to stand beside Lexa as Lincoln began reading out the chapter titles to Octavia.
Just as Clarke was about to thank Lexa again, a golf cart came screaming in the entrance way where the new recruits were standing. A tall man with medium build, and a freshly pressed uniform stepped off of the cart. He introduced himself as Marcus Kane, head cast member. He seemed organized and well prepared which Raven seemed to find very assuring. After a 30 minute speech about the do's and don'ts of being a cast member, followed by some Disney trivia and what Clarke figured was a long rehearsed inspirational speech from the Little Mermaid, Marcus announced that it was time to announce where each cast member would be stationed for their summer. He explained that there were two different sides to the park and that each side had different rides, restaurants, and odd jobs associated with it. Raven nervously looked for Clarke, as much as she didn't want to be here this summer, she definitely didn't want to work with people like Bellamy and Lincoln who she was sure would drain on about whatever sports teams where playing that day. Marcus explained that during the application process, certain skills were assessed which indicated where the company thinks each cast member will fit best. Then, he began reading out the assignments.
First, Marcus read out the cast members assigned to the main park. Clarke was to be stationed in the animation department, where she would assist professional animators that taught vacationers how to draw their favourite characters. Raven smiled, knowing that Clarke would be very pleased with her position. Bellamy was assigned to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and Raven was assigned to Tomorrowland where she would work on the Astro Orbiter ride, which Marcus explained to be some sort of space ship ride. Marcus continued to read off name after name as Clarke's stomach cringed in anticipation of him calling … "Lexa." Marcus announced. Clarke smiled, trying not to be too obviously excited. "You will be working on the ride Indiana Jones. Do you know the movie?" "Yes." Lexa replied, shuffling next to Clarke brushing her shoulder. But all Clarke could think of was Lexa in her little Indiana Jones vest and hat, with her whip pinned to her cargo pants. That concluded the main park assignments.
Disappointed that she wouldn't be spending any time with her new friends, Octavia nervously awaited Marcus to read her name from the list. "Octavia", said Marcus. "Here." said Octavia raising her hand. "You will be a character escort. Your job is to make sure your character moves around the park on schedule to meet people, take pictures, and sign autographs." Octavia, still disappointed with her assignment, smiled politely as Marcus continued down the list. "And those are all the assignments," said Marcus, "you are free to go roam around the park today, make sure to note where your assignments are as you are all expected to show up promptly at 6:00am tomorrow morning. Your costumes will be delivered to your dorms for tomorrow. Enjoy the happiest place on Earth." A small roar erupted as Marcus finished his speech as everybody turned to their neighbour to boast or complain about their positions.
Clarke felt movement behind her as Lincoln pushed past the excited cast members. "Where is he going?" Octavia asked the group. Raven responded, "Didn't you notice, he didn't get a position." The new friends exchanged confused looks as Lincoln made his way to the golf cart. Marcus extended his hand, "Hello new cast member. How can I help you?" "Well, you see, my name is Lincoln. And my name didn't get called during orientation." Lincoln said nervously, hoping that there wasn't a mistake with his paperwork. "Oh, well let me see here." Marcus flipped through his notebook trying not to show his fear of messing up his first day of being head cast member. He flipped through a few more pages when he came to a memo with Lincoln's name on it. "Okay, here we go." Marcus said confidently, reading the memo. "Looks like you've got a very special assignment." Lincoln's initial relief of having his paperwork in order was short-lived as he awaited the news of this special assignment. "Due to your height and build, we have nominated you to be one of our Disney characters. We will have to try on some of the suits tomorrow to try and find the Disney character that fits you the best." Marcus smiled. Lincoln didn't quite know how to feel about this assignment. He thanked Marcus and returned to group. Lincoln explained to his new friends his special job and Bellamy broke out into a loud roar of laughter. "Whatever" said Lincoln, "at least I don't have to wear an eyepatch." The boys continued joking as the group made their way inside the gates to begin scouting out their new jobs.