Because what else was she supposed to say to that? Besides, "And friendly- that's...a plus." Which Claire added with high hoisted eyebrows, pressed together lips, and a customer-service nod. Claire rolled the lips she had squeezed into a thin line and sighed through her nose.
This was going to take a lot of mental gymnastics. Maybe just believing the whole place was a dream until she got used to it was a good idea.