There could be other obstacles. Hallbjorn had never tried to make contact with Helgi, but the inverse was also true. Helgi had not once tried to make contact with his brother. Perhaps the bridge was burnt completely, leaving no way to reconciliation. But he saw the determination in her gaze and while he could probably beat that down and have it so that she would never meet Helgi and his Bride, Hallbjorn did not think that was a victory worth the cost. Nor, honestly, something that he really wanted. Once, Helgi had known where to turn when he was in need. In turn, in a time of need, Hallbjorn had turned to Helgi. But after, Helgi had his Bride to support him. Hallbjorn had no one until now. He had Kara now, but he was resolved not to lay burdens upon the young woman's slender shoulders. There was strength in her but she was not ready. In time she would grow.<br/><br/>"I do not mind." The Berserker told her. His phone sat on the dash and was plugged into the electronics system to charge. "If you wish to send an e-mail to your friends as well, please do so." The man felt a stab of guilt that he had never considered letting Kara contact her friends. They were mortals - they should be off-limits for direct harm. They might be surveilled, but the law of the Lore forbid creatures of the Lore from harming them. He was confident that he could protect Kara if they faced more dangers because of this.<br/><br/>The matter of her parents also weighed on Hallbjorn. It was not truly an option to demand that Kara cut them out of her life. But when she was not a mortal and she could not remain in that world. Even if it were only for infrequent visits, they would notice that she never aged . . .<br/><br/>His mind considered the problem, but Hallbjorn found no solutions as they drove through the night.<br/><br/>Eventually they reached San Antonio, and Hallbjorn knew where he wanted to stay. This was not the first time he had come to this city. He had stayed, in the past, in economy lodgings but that was not what he was going to select for Kara. If it were just him then it would not matter. But for Kara Hallbjorn founded he wanted to spoil her. What better use could there be for the wealth that he had accumulated over his long life? The Berserker drove into the heart of down to the Grand Hyatt hotel, and there he parked. The twenty-four story building would give them a grand view when they were checked into a Monarch Suite. As with all things, money ensured that the pair were able to skirt rules and secure the accommodations that Hallbjorn desired for them. The hotel was also within walking distance of the Alamo, so they were very close to a site that Kara wanted to visit.<br/><br/>When they were in the expansive suite, Hallbjorn glanced at a large flatscreen. "What would you say to having room service sent up and watching another film together?" The large man asked her. She seemed to have enjoyed that at the last hotel.