Kara couldn't say exactly what Hallbjorn talking about one's mate made her feel. She'd gone through life believing she was a human, and as such had not believed in a one true love. At least, she hadn't believed that she would find that for herself. Her parents were absolutely mad about each other, so she had no real reason to doubt that she could find what they did. She just never felt anything close to that for anyone.<br/><br/>It soothed her heart to hear him tell her he was not repulsed by her. Followed by that was surprise that he had a vampire for a brother. But his parting remark, about his opinion not mattering had her frowning. It made her wonder just what he had been through in life that made him feel that way. Yes, he was a mercenary, but Hallbjorn had saved her and was protecting her. He was a hard man to figure out, and Kara was startled to realize that she wanted to try.<br/><br/>When they reached the crowded entrance, she despaired of them being about to eat there. The delicious scents coming from the eating area had her stomach grumbling. Then the way Hallbjorn fixed their situation had her gazing at him with surprise before a big smile pulled at her lips.<br/><br/>Kara's smile was wiped away as they walked through the seated people. While she was oblivious to the looks she was receiving from men, she could not help but notice the looks a number of women were giving Hallbjorn. That, along with their scowls in her direction had her frowning at each of them. She kept glancing at Hallbjorn to see how he reacted, but the man seemed oblivious to their attention. That helped a great deal with what she swore was not jealousy nipping at her heals.<br/><br/>Kara thanked Hallbjorn for helping her into her seat. It was so odd to reconcile a man who was a mercenary, with one who was a gentleman as well. After they were seated, she pulled her attention away from the other women, especially the two that were discussing her luck. Instead, she chuckled and wondered if Hallbjorn caused this sort of commotion everywhere he went. She was pointedly not thinking about why some of those women were so fixated by his behind. Because if she thought of that, she'd have to make a point of checking him out in that department.<br/><br/>She ordered the same as Hallbjorn, though her portion was smaller, and she wanted her steak raw. After the maitre d' left, Kara tried not to worry over if she'd be able to actually enjoy the food. She liked food, and really hoped that she wouldn't have to give it up for a liquid diet only.<br/><br/>At Hallbjorn's urging, she subtly looked over to the couple he spoke of. At first her eyebrows rose in surprise, because he had not mentioned anything about werewolves before. But each time she stole a glance back at them, something new would strike her. Keeping her voice as low as Hallbjorn's, she whispered to him, “They look so normal, and in love.” The looks the man was giving his woman had her yearning to know what it felt like.<br/><br/>Her peep-fest ended when the side salads were brought out. Kara gathered some lettuce onto her fork, and hesitated for a moment. She really, really hoped that nothing bad was about to happen. Bringing the fork to her lips, she took her first bite. It tasted good, better then good. She felt famished, and quickly fed herself some more bites. Nothing happened. It was like she had not changed into a vampire.<br/><br/>Kara looked up at Hallbjorn and smiled brightly. “I can eat.”<br/><br/>After that, she dug into her salad, and it wasn't until she was nearly finished with it that she spoke again.<br/><br/>“I've been reading up on road trip tips, and I think when we get gas we should pick up a lot of water and munchies for the road.” Kara glanced at him from beneath her eyelashes to see how he would respond. Of course, she had more questions about the Lore, but she didn't feel a crowded restaurant was the place to hold such a discussion.