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Derek walked quickly and carefully through the woods, his footsteps silent on the soft earth. The moon was high in the sky, casting a dim light through the trees. He had a veil over his face, concealing his features and making him harder to recognize if anyone saw him. He had to be careful, he knew that if he was caught, he could be in serious trouble. But he had a mission to accomplish, and he was determined to see it through.

As he moved through the woods, Derek kept his eyes and ears open for any sign of danger. He had been in the woods before, and he knew that there were all sorts of creatures lurking in the shadows. But he had no time to be afraid. He had to focus on his mission, and that meant keeping his wits about him.

Finally, he reached a clearing, and he could see the buildings in the distance. He quickened his pace, knowing that time was of the essence. He had to find what he was looking for quickly, before anyone noticed that he was there.

As he approached the buildings,