In Fortress Four, a bonfire was going in the second wall area. People from every wall gathered around the fire with their food, drinks and stories. A group of soldiers that used to to be part of the army band were playing their instruments and singing. Some people were dancing, and others were laughing.
Children had already struck new friendships, and they were chasing each other around the fire and playing other games.
For people that knew the world would soon change in a bad way, they were oddly relaxed and having a good time.
As it was night, Carson Warnock was outside with his sister. He had a thick jacket on, and the head covered most of his face. He was nursing a beer, listening to Willy regale a group of soldiers on the ugly details of the private life of President Finch.