Erin was surprised at how easily the purchases had gone, and how little haggling there had been.  It certainly wasn't the norm for when she'd been sent to buy things.  She was almost as surprised, although notably more grateful, when Nathan picked up the supplies.  She was no stranger to physical labor, or carrying heavy loads, but size certainly helped.  She gave an appreciative nod as she picked up the last few items and headed out the door.  "I think that's everything," she said a bit uncertainly, a half glance back at Carl to see if he had the sideways gaze of someone watching to see if the other person had been ripped off.  He was busy straightening the back shelves, though, and it didn't look like anything was amiss.<br/><br/>She took a few silent steps to see if he had anything he wanted to talk about, but then tried the topic she'd been wondering about.  "So how'd you end up becoming a soldier?  I mean, if it's not prying to ask.  I haven't really talked to many soldiers about," she stopped, not quite sure what she'd been planning to say.  "Well, I haven't really talked much to any soldiers, to be honest.  Not just normal talking type talk, that is."