Hallbjorn waited in some chairs while Kara and Patricia went about finding the things that would please Kara best. The large man was sure that Patricia would do a good job, and he was utterly unconcerned about the price tag of the hour and a half the two spent picking out items for Kara. In a lot of ways it was taking care of her needs, but there was at least a part of it that was an apology for being the way he was. Hallbjorn could tell that Kara would prefer him to be a different way - that she would like him more if he were not closed off. Whenever Kara looked over him, Hallbjorn was there, and gave her a small wave of the hand to acknowledge her. But he got up and left at a few points, because there were a few times when he had things that he had not before: once a cup of coffee and a few donuts, another time a sub sandwich. The tall blond was a big eater.<br/><br/>When the two women were done and Patricia was ringing things up, Kara intercepted Hallbjorn. He was mostly dry on the outside when she hugged him. He put an arm around Kara and simply lifted her up off of her feet with his strength, allowing her to hug him and him to approach the counter. The tall man held all of her weight as though it were nothing at all, taking her up in stride while he approached the counter, and braced her body perfectly so there was no strain on Kara at all. The large blond man fished out his wallet and presented his black credit card for Patricia to use when she was ready. It would take some time with everything that Kara was getting, but Patricia was efficient. After he did that, Hallbjorn's free arm curled around Kara as well, the palm of his hand going to the nape of her neck.<br/><br/>"I am glad that you are pleased." Hallbjorn told her softly. He exhaled slowly. Patricia had finished ringing things up and it was time for a tip. The big man simply raised his chin to indicate to the woman that she could make her own determination. It was perhaps unwise, but Hallbjorn would not begrudge the cost for the happiness that Kara had trying everything on and the choices she made. There were many big bags being filled up with Kara's new clothes.<br/><br/>Hallbjorn let Kara go to pick them all up. He looked overloaded with everything, but he doubted that Kara would struggle with her strength blossoming and every moment bringing her closer to immortality. The two left the store and Hallbjorn nodded his head towards the depths of the mall.<br/><br/>"There is a Baskin Robbins, and they have your flavour if you want to get a cone before we go." The tall man told her softly. "Or anything else you wish: you need only name it."