Erwin looked and listened for a moment, slowly lower the rifle as Cam was disarmed and Inara slipped in front of him. Situation defused, for now. He eyed the major for a moment. There was something in her voice and in her eyes - she was an officer. Military bearing. He nodded firmly, slapping his rifle to his side and doing his best to click his heels, "Jawhol. Understood."

He turned to Inara, "Please, come with me and... er..." He glanced apologetically at the Major, "I am afraid I do now know your name."