After the formal greetings the General took his visitor into the decaying ranch house and down some rickety stairs to the basement.

The lowest part of the house was in stark contrast to the rest. A huge titanium and steel door stood at the end of the empty cellar, totally blocking access to whatever lay beyond.

"I trust we don't have to go through some complex arrangement to comply with some tediously excessive security regulations!" said the Visitor, tetchily examining his watch.

"Why, ah guess not. Y'all a good friend o' mine so ah can jus' wave ya in" replied the General using the most friendly manner he could muster.

He nodded at the two security goons and they quickly unlocked and opened the great door. Beyond was a small room and a large elevator. The goons sealed the door behind them then all four entered the elevator and smoothly descended into the depths.