Campbell didn't immediately respond but reached out to press the button beside the table.
A minute later, a waiter came in pushing a dining cart with steaks and sides for two.
During the meal, they chatted about inconsequential topics—golf, the latest Congressional hearings, Campbell's daughter's studies at Princeton.
This is the instinct of intelligence personnel, staying vigilant even in the most private occasions.
After the dining cart was pushed away, Campbell locked the door and activated the electronic disruptor under the desk. The room instantly entered signal blocking mode.
"Go ahead," Campbell lit a Cuban cigar, "Your plan."
Pence took a tablet out of his briefcase and pulled up a map of the Northern Darfur Region.
The control zones of several armed organizations were marked in different colors.