Out beyond the district limits there was a forest of dense fir trees that was strictly off limits to all but government officials. Here they were attempting to raise game animals in the hope of reinstituting the meat provisions. This is what the people were told and what they believed.

A car drove through the gate, didn't continue until the gate closed behind it. It wound up through trees on a mown path that led to a complex of cinderblocks. There were no windows. The buildings were well hidden from view within 20 yards. The car rolled into an underground garage and four men got out.

They were all dressed in dark suits and did not speak to each other as they walked to an elevator and got in.