Chapter 25 Summary

Friday, October 1, 2027. Bankole and Harry go into the town nearest his land in order to inquire about his sister's fate. The police say they have no idea about what happened. The police search Bankole and steal the few thousand dollars on him, saying it is the police fees to make an investigation. Bankole and Harry return with no answers but some supplies. The people, both individually and as a group, are trying to decide whether to stay and try to create a community here or to travel further north. While deciding, they bury most of their valuables in case the police do decide to come out to the land to steal whatever they can find.

One night after a good meal, the group is sitting around a campfire and debating about whether to stay or go. They rehash the same pros and cons...