Erin busted out laughing this time.  For a brief moment, it occurred to her that it was probably rude, but then she couldn't figure out why that mattered.  She went back to her stew, shaking her head again in bewilderment.  At least the whole incident had broken the awkwardness of her comments to her companion.  She was glad she'd said what she did.  It needed to be said.  But something needing to be said didn't mean it wasn't uncomfortable to say.