Phantom Hollow I've seen this all before

Having not had much time to interact with Kaori in a more intimate setting, Rannoch had sought her out that morning to accompany him on his scouting mission. In his quest for being familiar with everybody that followed him and his brothers, Rannoch had taken the time to attempt to acquaint himself with those within the ranks. 

The pair set Westward as they conversed, falling into a natural rhythm of conversation as they strode from where the "brat pack" had settled and towards the gnarled roots of the hollow. Rannoch was unsure of just why they were heading in this direction, but he did not vocalize such concerns and instead simply went with it. 

Soon enough the pair found themselves at the treeline of Phantom Hollow, and he turned to his companion with a smile. "Should we investigate?" prompted Rannoch, allowing her to make this decision for them. Though he had been to the woods on numerous instances, Rannoch did not see any harm in investigating them again.