Irene's state of mind was quite poor; she had already taken care of her grandmother all day yesterday. After nightfall, according to tradition, she had no choice but to leave the ancestral home.
Durin returned to Copenhagen at dusk, staying with Irene throughout the night, during which the girl woke up from her dreams several times in fright.
Ultimately, Durin accompanied the young woman to the ancestral home early in the morning.
As for the Northern tradition, Durin was familiar with it, having confirmed that it's because Transcendent professionals often experience anomalies during their advancement.
For instance, after ingesting a Magic Potion, due to a mismatch in paths and Sequences, one might lose the essence of their soul. It might not be an issue when young, but as death approaches, various bizarre events can occur. The closer one is in lineage, the more likely they are to be dragged into these events.
