Branch had no idea he would run into a women like Serene today, but he was glad. He had no clue he would meet someone who was familiar with the area, let alone grew up in the place he had planned to settle in. He wasn't sure if it was fate or pure coincidence either way he was enjoying this time with this new friend (that's what he considered her). The had been speaking like friends would, more on a personal level then just a friendly one. It also had given him more hope towards his ambitions and she had seemed to just brighten his day and make him look forward to what was next in his day. Though he honestly really didn't want this time with Serene to end because he was enjoying it so much.
The old willow was in fact the correct place and Branch made sure to repeat that within his mind to memorize it so he could be sure to make it off limits. His gaze became curious as she began to speak about the shrine ritual, something that sounded vary important to her. She mentioned though that this time would be different and he supposed that it was because he wouldn't have her mother physically with her, or at least that is what he was getting out of it. She went on to explain the ceremony and it was interesting to him. Different from how his family did it, but interesting all the same. He could understand that it may be hard to let go too and to face the fact that they may never come back.
She then looked to him with a curious gaze making him want Nader what was on her mind. The question that came next both surprised him, but excited him. He would be more then happy to go with her, to help her in anyway she needed. He smiled his tail wagging
