Your character actually was included in the orders, Josie.  You were put into the team investigating the vacant lot as muscle in case a settlement can't be reached with the disease spirits.<br/><br/>Keep in mind that if the party is traveling through the spirit wilds, they risk some dangerous encounters.<br/><br/>When traveling through the shadow, one needs to roll Finesse + Stealth (wits, survival) to avoid encountering something unpleasant.  Traveling rapidly will levy a penalty on this roll.  (although it's still a very quick and stealthy way to get from place to place.)