You dimmed your lantern to save oil and and walked over to the tree to wait for a bit. If no one came along you could always move on, but barging through doors uninvited in Golgari turf wasn't just impolite, it was extremely dangerous. Anything from poisonous insects to diseased rats to even gorgons could be waiting just on the other side... no, it was better to wait for an escort or leave and try another night.
Just as you were about to turn around and head back you felt a slender hand lightly grab your shoulder from behind. You turned around to see a tall slim figure hooded in black robes with dark green trimmings standing not two feet away from you. "Hello stranger, are you the applicant I am to meet with, or merely a trespasser?" came a soft voice from beneath the hood. You weren't sure if the figure could see you in the dark and smiled just in case.
"Hello, I'm the one who sent the message to your official earlier. I'd like to join you." you reply as you extend your hand for a handshake. The figure nods her head and grabs your hand gently. "Welcome brother, I'll take you to the outpost to see our leader. Please follow me closely." she says as she lets go of your hand. In an instant she is moving swiftly for one of the wooden doors and you have to nearly run to catch up with her as she closes the door firmly behind her.
After several minutes of navigating tight passageways choked with roots, muck and weeds you both arrive at...
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