11.As we sat facing each other, me on top of the desk and the three others in chairs, there was palpable tension in the air of the small office unit. Not physical tension, but the tension of thought. We were all trying to connect the dots.
“What does Bennett’s position as director of the Office of Whatever consist of?” I asked.
“The director for the Office of Private Sectors,” Rose clarified. “The Office of Private Sectors works closely with businesses to ensure the safety of the country. They work together to identify threats to national security.”
It was just as I’d expected, because I’d worked with similar departments in the past.
“I’m assuming that the Bureau gives certain incentives for the participation of these businesses?”
“There are some,” she replied.
“What about Uchida? Ho
