A Dark Alley                                           NW     #     # 
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> #
                                                        #     -     SE

Slivers of sky high above the surrounding buildings buildings make an L
above you.  This area is extremely busy, as it is a main intersection,
despite the fact that it is in an alleyway.  Lights shine out of each shop,
illuminating ribbons hanging from their ceilings.  The path continues
northeast and southeast, into darkness.