It takes a funeral to make you feel alive

The pair was walking into the thickness now, she could physically feel the barrier between the living and the dead begin to blur. It was like warmth and cold mixing together to create a heavy fog, and it made the air harder for her to swallow. Within minutes they would reach the Shrine. The fawn woman suddenly flicked an ear towards the faintest of whispers, trying to hear what the spirits were saying. But without the proper preparation, Serene would be just as deaf to their cries as any other wolf. So instead her ruby gaze focused back in the dark male beside her, trying to see how the Shrine was effecting him as well. She couldn't really see a physical change in him, but she knew this place effected all who came, especially first timers.

He played off her lack of information with a promise to go back and explore some more on another date, which she simply smiled and nodded her head to. It would be nice to go back and explore some more, but that would most likely have to wait until spring or summer, as they were already heading into autumn and soon winter would be upon them. Hearing his comment on loners, Serene smiled and even giggled a little. "Yes well, I have no doubt that your ranks will soon be filled. Then you'll have your paws full trying to organize herbs and run a bunch of wolves." Her eyes gazed off in the distance, envisioning such a tale; with wolves of various talents and backgrounds living in the willows, asking various questions and collecting too many herbs to count. It was a divine sight indeed.

Suddenly Serene caught sight of their destination, and she nearly fumbled in her stride when she realized they had made it to the Shrine. Trees faded away and the holy water glowed softly, illuminating the runes that surrounded the spring. The woman suddenly came to a stop when she felt the presence of a spirit following close, causing the hairs of on her neck to stand on end. But she quickly shook it away, trying to compose herself as she took in a deep breath. She had almost forgotten about her companion, and quickly turned to Branch with a reassuring smile. "The spirits know we're here. They know why we're here and they're just curious to see who's joining them. So if you feel their presence, or see one, don't worry. They won't bother us." She tried her best to ease any spooks the male might have, but everyone reacts differently to spirits. Serene would simply have to wait and see how Branch reacted too.